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Titus 2:15

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Titus 2:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
Titus 2:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Titus 2

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world;
13looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.
15These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“These things speak and exhort, etc.] Sound doctrine, the doctrine of grace, the doctrines of salvation and redemption by Christ, of peace, pardon, and cleansing by his blood; these speak out clearly, plainly, publicly, boldly, and faithfully: and the things which become sound doctrine; the duties of religion suitable to every age and sex, a denying of ungodliness and worldly lusts, a sober, righteous, and godly life and conversation, exhort unto; and encourage the saints to be zealous of good works, and comfort them with the expectation of the blessed hope, and glorious appearance of Christ. And rebuke with all authority; such as imbibe errors and heresies, or indulge to vice and wickedness,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“with all authority--Translate, "authoritativeness" (compare "sharply," Tit 1:13). Let no man despise thee--Speak with such vigor as to command respect (Ti1 4:12). Warn them with such authority that no one may think himself above (so the Greek literally) the need of admonition [TITTMANN, Greek Synonyms of the New Testament]. Next: Titus Chapter 3”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“These things speak and exhort - Notes, 1 Timothy 6:2. And rebuke with all authority - 1 Timothy 5:1, note, 20, note; 2 Timothy 4:2 note. The word “authority” here means command - ἐπιταγὴ epitagē; 1Co 7:6, 1 Corinthians 7:25; 2Co 8:8; 1 Timothy 1:1; Titus 1:3. The sense here is, he was to do it decidedly, without ambiguity, without compromise, and without keeping anything back. He was to state these things not as being advice or counsel, but as the requirement of God. Let no man despise thee - That is, conduct yourself, as you may easily do, so as to command universal respect as a minister of God; see the notes at 1 Timothy 4:12. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let no man despise thee - That is, let none have any just cause to despise thee. Yet they surely will. Men who know not God will despise a true minister of his word. Next: Titus Chapter 3”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“speak: Tit 1:13; Ti2 4:2 with: Mat 7:29; Mar 1:22, Mar 1:27; Luk 4:36 Let: Ti1 4:12 Next: Titus Chapter 3”
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