2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people. 2
3:8 This saying 4 is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, 5 so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
1 sn Jewish myths were legendary tales characteristic of the false teachers in Ephesus and Crete. See parallels in 1 Tim 1:4; 4:7; and 2 Tim 4:4.
1 tn Grk “all men”; but ἀνθρώποις (anqrwpois) is generic here, referring to both men and women.
1 tn Or “discredit,” “damage the reputation of.”
1 sn This saying (Grk “the saying”) refers to the preceding citation (Titus 3:4-7). See 1 Tim 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11 for other occurrences of this phrase.
2 tn Grk “concerning these things.”