Titus 2:15

Authorized King James Version

These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis

Ταῦτα

G5023

These things

these things

λάλει

G2980

speak

to talk, i.e., utter words

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

παρακάλει

G3870

exhort

to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἔλεγχε

G1651

rebuke

to confute, admonish

μετὰ

G3326

with

properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)

πάσης

G3956

all

all, any, every, the whole

ἐπιταγῆς·

G2003

authority

an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness

#10

μηδείς

G3367

no man

not even one (man, woman, thing)

#11

σου

G4675

thee

of thee, thy

#12

περιφρονείτω

G4065

Let

to think beyond, i.e., depreciate (contemn)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Titus, this passage highlights kingdom of God through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Titus.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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