And to [our] beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in thy house: 2. our beloved Apphia ] Read, probably, our (lit., the) sister Apphia. The Vulgate combines the two readings, Appi sorori caris-sim. We may be sure that Apphia was Philemon’s wife. Her name was a frequent Phrygian name (written … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philemon 1:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philemon 1:1
Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy [our] brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow laborer, 1 3. Greeting 1. Paul ] See on Col 1:1. a prisoner ] To the Colossians he had said “ an Apostle.” Here he speaks more personally. Cp. for the phrase, or its like, Eph 3:1; Eph … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Philemon 1:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:15
All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace [be] with you all. Amen. 15. Closing Salutation 15. All that are with me salute thee ] The companions of his journey or sojourn, cf. Gal 1:2; Col 4:7-14. They are not specified and would be changing, as his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:14
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. 14. let ours also learn ] More clearly as R.V. and let our people also learn. Theod. Mops, excellently, because Titus (as a poor person) could not be expected to do all, ‘teach,’ he says, ‘your people to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:13
Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. 13. Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey ] The verb ‘bring on their journey’ is literally ‘send forward,’ and so Vulg. here ‘praemitte’; but in the other eight places of its use in N.T. ‘deduco’ is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:12
When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. 12. When I shall send ] Lit. ‘when I shall have sent,’ aor. subj.: Vulg. ‘cum misero.’ Titus would of course wait for his deputy’s arrival. to Nicopolis ] The town … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:11
Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. 11. he that is such is subverted ] Is perverted, the word is used by Lucian for ‘turning inside out,’ in LXX. for ‘a very froward generation,’ Deu 32:20. Vulg. has ‘subversus,’ but Theod. Mops. Lat. ‘perversus.’ it does not occur … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:10
A man that is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject; 10. This and the next verse seem to close the last instruction; St Paul reviews the counsel given as to doctrine and discipline; similarly at the close of 1 Tim. See summary at beginning of ch. vi. A man that is a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 9. The summary of the other chief topic of the letter; the dealing with the false teaching and evil living of the day. See note above. avoid foolish questions ] The Greek puts the errors first … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:8
[This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. 8 14. The abiding practical holiness of Good Works 8. See summary at the beginning of the chapter, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Titus 3:8”