10 and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive.
10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.
10 no petty thievery. Then their good character will shine through their actions, adding luster to the teaching of our Savior God.
10 not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.
10 or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Titus 2:10
Commentary on Titus 2:9-10
(Read Titus 2:9-10)
Servants must know and do their duty to their earthly masters, with a reference to their heavenly one. In serving an earthly master according to Christ's will, He is served; such shall be rewarded by him. Not giving disrespectful or provoking language; but to take a check or reproof with silence, not making confident or bold replies. When conscious of a fault, to excuse or justify it, doubles it. Never putting to their own use that which is their master's, nor wasting the goods they are trusted with. Showing all good fidelity to improve a master's goods, and promote his thriving. If ye have not been faithful in that which is another man's, who shall give you that which is your own? Luke 16:12. True religion is an honour to the professors of it; and they should adorn it in all things.