Parallel Verses New International Version Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, King James Bible Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, Darby Bible Translation Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work, World English Bible Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, Young's Literal Translation Remind them to be subject to principalities and authorities, to obey rule, unto every good work to be ready, Titus 3:1 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BiblePut them in mind to be subject to principalities, etc. - By principalities, αρχαις, we are to understand the Roman emperors, or the supreme civil powers in any place. By powers, εξουσιαις, we are to understand the deputies of the emperors, such as proconsuls, etc., and all such as are in authority - under the supreme powers wherever we dwell. See the doctrine of obedience to the civil powers discussed at large in the notes on Romans 13:1-7. This doctrine of obedience to the civil powers was highly necessary for the Cretans, who were reputed a people exceedingly jealous of their civil privileges, and ready to run into a state of insurrection when they suspected any attempt on the part of their rulers to infringe their liberties. Suidas, under the word ανεσειον, they stirred up, gives the following fragment: Οἱ δε Κρητες, φοβουμενοι μη τι τιμωριας τυχωσιν, ανεσειον τα πληθη, παρακαλουντες την εξ αιωνος παραδεδομενην ελευθεριαν διαφυλαττειν. "But the Cretans, fearing lest they should be punished, stirred up the populace, exhorting them that they should carefully preserve that liberty which they had received from their ancestors." What part of the history of Crete this refers to I cannot tell; the words stand thus insulated in Suidas, without introduction or connection. To be jealous of our civil rights and privileges, and most strenuously to preserve them, is highly praiseworthy; but to raise a public tumult to avoid merited chastisement, under pretense that our civil privileges are in danger, is not the part of patriots but insurgents. For such advice as that given here the known character of the Cretans is a sufficient reason: "They were ever liars, ferocious wild beasts, and sluggish gluttons." Such persons would feel little disposition to submit to the wholesome restraints of law. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Put. Isaiah 43:26 Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare you, that you may be justified. to be subject. Matthew 23:2,3 Saying The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat... to be ready. Titus 3:8,14 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that you affirm constantly... Library Of the Necessity of Divine Influences to Produce Regeneration in the Soul. Titus iii. 5, 6. Titus iii. 5, 6. 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; which he shed on us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. IF my business were to explain and illustrate this scripture at large, it would yield an ample field for accurate criticism and useful discourse, and more especially would lead us into a variety of practical remarks, on which it would be pleasant … Philip Doddridge—Practical Discourses on Regeneration Whether the Foreknowledge of Merits is the Cause of Predestination Whether Isidore's Description of the Quality of Positive Law is Appropriate? Whether Human Law Should be Framed for the Community Rather than for the Individual? Cross References Romans 13:1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Timothy 2:14 Keep reminding God's people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. 2 Timothy 2:21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work. Titus 1:16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good. 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