11 Paul , a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ , [1]for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness , 2 in the hope of eternal life , which God , who cannot lie , promised [2] long ages ago , 3 but at the proper time manifested , even His word , in the proclamation with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior , 4 To Titus , my true child [3]in a common faith : Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Titus 1:1-4
Commentary on Titus 1:1-4
(Read Titus 1:1-4)
All are the servants of God who are not slaves of sin and Satan. All gospel truth is according to godliness, teaching the fear of God. The intent of the gospel is to raise up hope as well as faith; to take off the mind and heart from the world, and to raise them to heaven and the things above. How excellent then is the gospel, which was the matter of Divine promise so early, and what thanks are due for our privileges! Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God; and whoso is appointed and called, must preach the word. Grace is the free favour of God, and acceptance with him. Mercy, the fruits of the favour, in the pardon of sin, and freedom from all miseries both here and hereafter. And peace is the effect and fruit of mercy. Peace with God through Christ who is our Peace, and with the creatures and ourselves. Grace is the fountain of all blessings. Mercy, and peace, and all good, spring out of this.