Titus:1

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* Paul , (note :)He vouches his apostleship (not for Titus , but for the Cretian 's sake ) both by the testimony of his outward calling , and by his consent in which he agrees with all the elect from the beginning of the world .(:note ) a A minister , as Christ himself , in his office of minister and head of the Prophets , is called a servant ; ( Isa_43:10 ). servant of God , and an apostle of Jesus Christ , according to the faith of God 's Of those whom God has chosen . elect , The faith in which all the elect agree , is the true and sincere knowledge of God for this purpose , that worshipping God correctly , they may at length obtain everlasting life according to the promise of God , who is true , which promise was exhibited in Christ in due time according to his eternal purpose . and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness ; * In (note :)Hope is the end of faith .(:note ) hope of eternal life , which God , that cannot lie , Freely and only from his generosity . promised before the {{See 2Ti_1:9 }} world began ; * * * * If any be blameless , the husband of one wife , having faithful children not accused of riot or (note :)This word is used of horses and oxen , who will not tolerate the yoke .(:note ) unruly . * * But a lover of hospitality , a lover of good men , (note :)Cautious , and of a sound judgment , and of a singular example of moderation .(:note ) sober , just , holy , temperate ; * * * Whose mouthes must bee stopped , which subuert whole houses , teaching things , which they ought not , for filthie lucres sake . * * This witness is true . Wherefore rebuke them (note :)Clearly and plainly , and do not go about the bush with them .(:note ) sharply , that they may be sound in the faith ; * And not taking heede to Iewish fables and commaundements of men , that turne away from the trueth . * * They professe that they know God , but by works they deny him , and are abominable &amp ; disobedient , and vnto euery good worke reprobate .

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