Geneva Study Bible Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, Put {1} them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
(1) He declares particularly and separately that which he said before generally, noting out certain main and principal duties which men owe to men, and especially subjects to their magistrates. To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. {2} For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
(2) He confirms again the former exhortation by propounding the free benefit of our regeneration, the symbol of which is our baptism. (Ed.) But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Not by works of {a} righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the {b} Holy Ghost;
(a) Literally, of works which are done in righteousness: and this passage fully refutes the doctrine of meritorious works. (b) Which the power of the Holy Spirit works. Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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. {3} 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 {c} good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
(3) Again with great earnestness emphasises how we ought to give ourselves to true godliness and avoid all vain questions, which serve to nothing but to cause strife and debate. (c) Give themselves earnestly to good works. But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; {4} A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
(4) The ministers of the word must at once cast off heretics, that is, those who stubbornly and seditiously disquiet the Church, and will pay no attention to ecclesiastical admonitions. Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. {5} When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
(5) Last of all, he writes a word or two regarding personal matters, and commends certain men. Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. The Geneva Bible Translation Notes [1599] Bible Hub |
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