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Oecumenius
Medieval · AD 800–1500 · 987 passages across 19 books
Commentary
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.
The saying is trustworthy; and concerning these things I want you to insist on, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to excel in good works. These things are good and beneficial to people.
Since Paul spoke about future things, which were unclear to most, he adds, The saying is trustworthy, that is, true and certain to come to pass.
and concerning these things I want you. And about those things which have been said above and about these things. About which?
may be careful to excel in good works. That is, of widows, orphans, those who are troubled, those in need; not only with money, but also with sincerity. These are the good things. To lead to good works.
Since Paul spoke about future things, which were unclear to most, he adds, The saying is trustworthy, that is, true and certain to come to pass.
and concerning these things I want you. And about those things which have been said above and about these things. About which?
may be careful to excel in good works. That is, of widows, orphans, those who are troubled, those in need; not only with money, but also with sincerity. These are the good things. To lead to good works.
Titus 3:9
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
but avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law, for they are unprofitable and vain. but avoid foolish disputes, genealogies. Genealogies or concerning the Greeks, who were recounting the lineage of their gods. They say, 'such a one begot such a one'. Concerning the Jews, who do not assert anything, but resort to genealogies and from them hold great esteem. Abraham, they say, Isaac and Jacob are our ancestors. But they bring foolish things, that is, nothing beneficial. For what benefit is there to a sinner if Abraham is his father? Indeed, rather it will bring harm if, having come from these, they were made reprobate. Flee, and beware. How then does Paul elsewhere command that he should stop the mouths of those who contradict, if it is absolutely necessary to believe and to forsake? And we say: That it is necessary to stop the mouths of those who teach to the destruction of others: but when they contend against you not about dogma, yield and forsake. for they are unprofitable. For, Paul says, they will have no good end. Exhortations concerning the…
but avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law, for they are unprofitable and vain.
but avoid foolish disputes, genealogies. Genealogies or concerning the Greeks, who were recounting the lineage of their gods. They say, 'such a one begot such a one'. Concerning the Jews, who do not assert anything, but resort to genealogies and from them hold great esteem. Abraham, they say, Isaac and Jacob are our ancestors. But they bring foolish things, that is, nothing beneficial. For what benefit is there to a sinner if Abraham is his father? Indeed, rather it will bring harm if, having come from these, they were made reprobate. Flee, and beware. How then does Paul elsewhere command that he should stop the mouths of those who contradict, if it is absolutely necessary to believe and to forsake? And we say: That it is necessary to stop the mouths of those who teach to the destruction of others: but when they contend against you not about dogma, yield and forsake.
for they are unprofitable. For, Paul says, they will have no good end.
Exhortations concerning the avoidance of heretical seekers.
but avoid foolish disputes, genealogies. Genealogies or concerning the Greeks, who were recounting the lineage of their gods. They say, 'such a one begot such a one'. Concerning the Jews, who do not assert anything, but resort to genealogies and from them hold great esteem. Abraham, they say, Isaac and Jacob are our ancestors. But they bring foolish things, that is, nothing beneficial. For what benefit is there to a sinner if Abraham is his father? Indeed, rather it will bring harm if, having come from these, they were made reprobate. Flee, and beware. How then does Paul elsewhere command that he should stop the mouths of those who contradict, if it is absolutely necessary to believe and to forsake? And we say: That it is necessary to stop the mouths of those who teach to the destruction of others: but when they contend against you not about dogma, yield and forsake.
for they are unprofitable. For, Paul says, they will have no good end.
Exhortations concerning the avoidance of heretical seekers.
Titus 3:10-11
A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
Warn a heretical man once or twice, and then reject him; knowing that such a person is perverted and sins, being self-condemned.
— [OECUMENIUS] And elsewhere Paul says, "May God not grant them repentance." (2 Tim. 2:25) How then does he here order to cease? There he speaks about correction for those who have hope; here, however, about those suffering incurable diseases. [end of the excerpt by Oecumenius R f. 300r] —
being self-condemned. For Paul has no defense to offer, saying, "No one told me; no one advised me." Being self-condemned means either being without defense or being condemned by oneself and one's own conscience.
— [OECUMENIUS] And elsewhere Paul says, "May God not grant them repentance." (2 Tim. 2:25) How then does he here order to cease? There he speaks about correction for those who have hope; here, however, about those suffering incurable diseases. [end of the excerpt by Oecumenius R f. 300r] —
being self-condemned. For Paul has no defense to offer, saying, "No one told me; no one advised me." Being self-condemned means either being without defense or being condemned by oneself and one's own conscience.
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.
When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make haste to come to me at Nicopolis; for I have decided to spend the winter there.
make haste to come to me. Why indeed, having established Titus in Crete, does Paul call him back to himself again? In order that he may be better structured and may advise on what is to be done. Nicopolis is a city of Thrace.
— [THEODORET] at Nicopolis. Nicopolis is in Thrace, and it borders on Macedonia. It is therefore clear that Paul wrote the Letter at that time when he was staying in Macedonia and Achaia. [end of the excerpt by Theodoret PG 82.869b] —
make haste to come to me. Why indeed, having established Titus in Crete, does Paul call him back to himself again? In order that he may be better structured and may advise on what is to be done. Nicopolis is a city of Thrace.
— [THEODORET] at Nicopolis. Nicopolis is in Thrace, and it borders on Macedonia. It is therefore clear that Paul wrote the Letter at that time when he was staying in Macedonia and Achaia. [end of the excerpt by Theodoret PG 82.869b] —
Titus 3:13
Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
I have earnestly sent Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that nothing may be lacking for them.
I have earnestly sent Zenas the lawyer. Experienced in the Jewish laws. Yet these had not yet been entrusted to the Church. But Apollos was a certain great man, both learned and mighty in the Scriptures.
so that nothing may be lacking for them. In every abundance, provide for them, perhaps with food and clothing.
I have earnestly sent Zenas the lawyer. Experienced in the Jewish laws. Yet these had not yet been entrusted to the Church. But Apollos was a certain great man, both learned and mighty in the Scriptures.
so that nothing may be lacking for them. In every abundance, provide for them, perhaps with food and clothing.
Titus 3:14
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
Let our own also learn to devote themselves to good works for necessary needs, so that they may not be unfruitful.
Let our own also learn. The statement concerning teaching, or concerning instruction, as if Paul said: They themselves showed themselves to be generous towards those in need, and let them draw them to themselves, whether they are in need of teaching or of necessities.
so that they may not be unfruitful. For Paul wishes to benefit those who give rather than those who receive.
Let our own also learn. The statement concerning teaching, or concerning instruction, as if Paul said: They themselves showed themselves to be generous towards those in need, and let them draw them to themselves, whether they are in need of teaching or of necessities.
so that they may not be unfruitful. For Paul wishes to benefit those who give rather than those who receive.
Titus 3:15
All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
Greet those who love us in faith. Or it means those who love him, generally the faithful. And the phrase "in faith," as through faith.
Finished, with divine help, of the Epistle to Titus.
It was written from the city of Nicopolis in Macedonia to Titus, the ordained bishop of the first Church of the Cretans.
Greet those who love us in faith. Or it means those who love him, generally the faithful. And the phrase "in faith," as through faith.
Finished, with divine help, of the Epistle to Titus.
It was written from the city of Nicopolis in Macedonia to Titus, the ordained bishop of the first Church of the Cretans.