# Exposition on Titus

- Author: [Pelagius](https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/authors/pelagius/)
- Latin title: *Expositio in epistulam ad Titum*
- Date: ca. 405–410 (approximate)
- Source: Alexander Souter, ed., Pelagius's Expositions of Thirteen Epistles of St Paul, vol. 2: Text and Apparatus Criticus, Texts and Studies 9.2 (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1926) (Latin text: A. Souter (Texts and Studies 9.2, 1926); OCR of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam scan, read by Tesseract)

- Translation: Claude, from the original text, unless a passage says otherwise; each passage below gives the translator
- Editions and translations: Alexander Souter, Pelagius's Expositions of Thirteen Epistles of St Paul, 3 vols., Texts and Studies 9 (Cambridge, 1922–1931)
- Work page: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/
- Passages: 45

## Argumentum (prefatory note)

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-0
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:525
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Pelagius's argument: Paul instructs Bishop Titus on appointing presbyters, holy living, and avoiding Judaizing heretics.

### Latin text

[Titum] discipulum suum episcopum, [quem] commonet et instruit de constitutione praesbyteri[i] et de spiritali conuersatione et [de] haereticis nitandis, qui in scripturis Iudaicis alios seducebant.

### English translation (Claude)

He warns and instructs his disciple, the bishop, about establishing the presbyterate, about spiritual conduct, and about avoiding heretics, who were leading others astray in the Jewish writings.

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "Titus", "whom", and "about"; with them the sentence reads "Titus his disciple, a bishop, whom he warns ..."; the subject is understood.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus pref. (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:525; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0).

## Titus 1:1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-1
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:525
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Paul is God's servant and Christ's apostle, sent to preach.

### Latin text

Paulus seruus dei. Non peccati. Apostolus [ autem ] Christi Iesu. Non enim omnis seruus apostolus: ideo autem Christi, quia ab ipso missus fuerat praedicare. Secundum fidem electorum dei, et agnitionem ueritatis, quae est secundum pietatem [eius]

### English translation (Claude)

"Paul, a servant of God." Not of sin. "And an apostle of Christ Jesus." For not every servant is an apostle; and "of Christ," because he had been sent by him to preach. "According to the faith of God's elect and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness"

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:1: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "but" and "his"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:525; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-1).

## Titus 1:2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-2
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:525–526
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: The elect are chosen as believers; God, who does not lie, will give life only to the righteous, as he purposed before all ages.

### Latin text

in spe uitae aeternae. Secundum [m]eam fidem qua credentes electi sunt, cum agnoscerent ueritatem, quae agnitio non est meritorum nostrorum, sed dominicae ueritatis. Quam promisit qui non mentitur deus. Si non mentitur, non aliut exhibet quam promisit, iustis scilicet, non iniustis, quamuis hominibus durum uideatur. Ante tempora saecularia . Ante omnia tempora aput se proposuit per filium saluare credentes.

### English translation (Claude)

"in hope of eternal life." According to the faith by which, believing, they were chosen when they recognized the truth; and this recognition is not of our merits, but of the Lord's truth. "Which God, who does not lie, promised." If he does not lie, he shows nothing other than what he promised, namely to the righteous, not to the unrighteous, however harsh it may seem to men. "Before the times of the ages." Before all times he purposed with himself to save believers through the Son.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:2: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets the letter "m" ("my faith"); with it left out the text reads "the faith".

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:525–526; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-2).

## Titus 1:3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-3
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:526
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: God revealed his saving plan when the world had gone astray, and commissioned Paul to preach.

### Latin text

Manifestauit autem temporibus suis uerbum suum. Tunc manifestauit consilium suum, quando quod praescierat factum est, omnem scilicet mundum [a iustitia] diuersurum. [In] praedicatione quae data est mihi secundum praeceptum saluatoris [nostri] dei. Quo Paulum et Barnabam segregari praecepit, ut gentibus praedicarent.

### English translation (Claude)

"But in his own times he manifested his word." He manifested his counsel then, when what he had foreknown had come about, namely that the whole world had turned aside. "In the preaching which was entrusted to me according to the command of God our Saviour." By which he commanded Paul and Barnabas to be set apart to preach to the Gentiles.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:3: quotation, high confidence
- Acts 13:2: allusion, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Paul and Barnabas set apart: Acts 13:2. Souter brackets "from righteousness", "In", and "our"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:526; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-3).

## Titus 1:4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-4
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:526
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Titus is Paul's son in faith, not by nature.

### Latin text

Tito dilecto jilio secundum communem fidem gratia et pax a deo patre [nostro] et Christo lesu [saluatore nostro]. Secundum fidem [filio], non natura[m].

### English translation (Claude)

"To Titus, beloved son according to the common faith: grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus." According to faith, not nature.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:4: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "our", "our Saviour", and "son"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:526; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-4).

## Titus 1:5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-5
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:526
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Titus must first set the church right, then ordain presbyters.

### Latin text

Huius rei gratia rdiqui te Cret[a]e , ut ea quae de-sunt corrigas , et constituas per ciuitates praesbyteros . Quae de-sunt recto tenori corrige, et tunc demum praesbyteros poteris ordinare, cum omnes in ecclesia fuerint recti. Sicut [et] ego tibi disposui. [Illo ordine quo tibi in praesenti disposui.]

### English translation (Claude)

"For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should correct what is lacking and appoint presbyters in every city." Correct what is lacking to the right course, and then at last you will be able to ordain presbyters, when all in the church are upright. "As I also directed you."

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:5: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "also" and the comment "In the order in which I directed you when present"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:526; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-5).

## Titus 1:6

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-6
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:526–527
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: A presbyter may have married only once, since things lawful for others are forbidden to priests, and must rule his household well.

### Latin text

Si quis sine crimine est , unius uxoris uir[um], Notandum quod in sacerdote etiam aliis licita prohibentur. Filios habens Jideles , non in accusatione luxuriae aut non subditos. Ne non possit aud[i]enter corripere delinquentes. Siue : Ut experimentum doctrinae eius de domus suae disciplina noscatur.

### English translation (Claude)

"If anyone is without crime, the husband of one wife." Note that in a priest even things lawful for others are forbidden. "Having faithful children, not accused of luxury or unruly." Lest he be unable to rebuke offenders boldly. Or: that proof of his teaching may be known from the discipline of his household.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:6: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- "Things lawful for others" refers to a second marriage, lawful for laymen.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:526–527; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-6).

## Titus 1:7

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-7
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:527
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Presbyter and bishop are the same office; God's steward must be humble, gentle, and free of greed.

### Latin text

Oportet [ enim ] episcopum inreprehensibilem esse. Ipsum dicit episcopum quem superius presbyterum nominauit. Sicut dei dispensatorem. Si enim humanarum legum dispensatores probi quaeruntur et iusti, quales esse debent qui diuina iura dispensant! Non superbum , non iracundum , non uinolentum, non percussorem , non turpis lucri cupidum. Non debet discipulus Christi percutere, qui percussus est [et] non percussit, nec turpe lucrum adulando sectari, terrenum scilicet, qui caelestia et diuina promittit.

### English translation (Claude)

"For a bishop must be blameless." He calls the same man a bishop whom above he named a presbyter. "As God's steward." For if upright and just stewards of human laws are sought, what sort ought those to be who dispense divine laws! "Not proud, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy for shameful gain." A disciple of Christ, who was struck and did not strike back, ought not to strike, nor pursue shameful gain by flattery, namely earthly gain, he who promises heavenly and divine things.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:7: quotation, high confidence
- 1 Pet 2:23: allusion, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- Christ struck and not striking back: 1 Pet 2:23. Souter brackets "for" and "and"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:527; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-7).

## Titus 1:8

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-8
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:527
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: The bishop must be hospitable, just, holy, and continent, lest marriage seem to license incontinence.

### Latin text

Sed hospitalem. Primo uitia damnauit, ut uirtutes insereret, secundum consuetudinem scripturarum. Benignum. Ut hospites non cum tristitia, sed cum beneuolentia et caritate suscipiat. Sobrium, iustum , sanctum [et\ continentem. Incontinentiam uel continentiam numquam nominat apostolus nisi in causa luxuriae. iustum in iudicio: sanctum [in [ajequitate], continentem, [ne, quia] unius uxoris fecerat mentionem, [ne] locum incontinentiae dedisse putaretur.

### English translation (Claude)

"But hospitable." First he condemned vices, so as to put in virtues, according to the custom of the Scriptures. "Kind." So that he receives guests not with sadness, but with goodwill and love. "Sober, just, holy, continent." The apostle never names incontinence or continence except in the matter of luxury. Just in judgement; holy; continent, lest, because he had mentioned "of one wife," he be thought to have given room to incontinence.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:8: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "and", "in equity", "lest, because", and "lest"; omitted where possible.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:527; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-8).

## Titus 1:9

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-9
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:527–528
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: A bishop must hold to sound teaching so as to exhort and refute.

### Latin text

Amplectentem eum qui secundum [ ueritatis ] doctrinam est Jidelem sermonem. Diligentem doctrinam et semper inde loquentem, non fabulas saeculares et uanas. Ut potens sit exhortari in doctrina[m\ sana[m], et eos qui contradicunt arguere. Talis est eligendus, qui [et] exhortari possit et contradicentes arguere [in doctrina sana], quae sanat audientes. [Siue: Quae nulla falsitate corrupta est.]

### English translation (Claude)

"Holding fast the faithful word which is according to doctrine." Loving doctrine and always speaking from it, not worldly and vain fables. "That he may be able to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict." Such a one must be chosen as can both exhort and refute those who contradict.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:9: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "of truth", "and", "in sound doctrine, which heals the hearers", and "Or: which is corrupted by no falsehood"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:527–528; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-9).

## Titus 1:10

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-10
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:528
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Judaizing teachers who impose obsolete ceremonies must be refuted.

### Latin text

Sunt enim multi [et] inoboedientes , uaniloqui et seductores . Apostolicae doctrinae [non obtemperantes] et ad nullum profectum loquentes. Maxime qui de circumcisione sunt. Qui humanas potius traditiones quam diuina mandata loquuntur. Quos oportet refutare: qui[a ] uniuersas domos subuertunt , docentes quae non oportet turpis lucri gratia. Quae iam superflua sunt temporibus Christi, c[a]erimonia[e] scilicet Iudaeorum.

### English translation (Claude)

"For there are many disobedient, vain talkers and deceivers." Not obeying the apostolic teaching and speaking to no profit. "Especially those of the circumcision." Who speak human traditions rather than divine commands. "Whom it is necessary to refute: who overturn whole houses, teaching what they ought not for the sake of shameful gain." What is now superfluous in the times of Christ, namely the ceremonies of the Jews.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:10: quotation, high confidence
- Titus 1:11: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- The section includes the lemma of 1:11. Souter brackets "and" and "not obeying"; the sense of the latter is kept.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:528; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-10).

## Titus 1:12

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-12
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:528
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Even a Cretan prophet called his people liars and idle gluttons.

### Latin text

Dixit quidam ex illis proprius ipsorum propheta. [Parmenides siue Callimacus.] Uide quales sint qui etiam a suis tale testimonium consequuntur. Cretenses semper mendaces. Amantes mentiri, noxii uoratores, ac pariter otiosi. Malae bestiae , uentres pigri. Ideo ferias et otia libenter admittunt.

### English translation (Claude)

"One of them, a prophet of their own, said." See what sort of men they are who receive such testimony even from their own people. "Cretans are always liars." Loving to lie, harmful devourers, and at the same time idle. "Evil beasts, lazy bellies." Therefore they gladly admit holidays and leisure.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:12: quotation, high confidence

### Extrabiblical texts

- Epimenides, 1 (Epimenides (fragments)): quotation, high confidence
- Callimachus, Hymn.1.8 (Callimachus (hymns and fragments)): allusion, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- The line is attributed to Epimenides (cf. Callimachus, Hymn to Zeus 8). Souter brackets "Parmenides or Callimachus" (an identification of the prophet); omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:528; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-12).

## Titus 1:13

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-13
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:528–529
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Lemma of Titus 1:13.

### Latin text

Testimonium hoc uerum est: quam ob causam increpa illos dure, ut sani sint in fide,

### English translation (Claude)

"This testimony is true: for which reason rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,"

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:13: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:528–529; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-13).

## Titus 1:14

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-14
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:529
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Believers must not heed Jewish fables and human traditions condemned by Christ.

### Latin text

non intendentes Iudaicis fabulis et mandatis hominum. Traditionibus humanis, de quibus a domino Iudaei in euangelio arguuntur, secundum Isaiam deum non corde, sed labiis honorantes. Auersantium se a ueritate . Noui scilicet testamenti.

### English translation (Claude)

"not giving heed to Jewish fables and the commands of men." Human traditions, for which the Jews are rebuked by the Lord in the gospel, according to Isaiah, as honouring God not with the heart but with the lips. "Who turn away from the truth." Of the New Testament, that is.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:14: quotation, high confidence
- Matt 15:8: allusion, high confidence
- Isa 29:13: allusion, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Matt 15:8–9; Isa 29:13. Pelagius's polemic is translated exactly.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:529; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-14).

## Titus 1:15

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-15
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:529
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: The clean find all foods clean; those who cling to the law's temporary rules are defiled.

### Latin text

Omnia munda mundis. Quia athuc quaedam secundum legem inmunda uocabant. Coinquinatis [autem] et infidelibus. Coinquinati et infideles sunt qui non credunt iugum legis a collo credentium dominum abstulisse; id est, omnia quae temporaliter fuerant instituta. Nihil mundum. Eorum quae in conscientiafm] ipsorum inmunda iudicantur. Sed inquinatae sunt eorum et mens et conscientia . Etiam in hoc ipso.

### English translation (Claude)

"All things are clean to the clean." Because they still called certain things unclean according to the law. "But to the defiled and unbelieving." The defiled and unbelieving are those who do not believe that the Lord took the yoke of the law from the neck of believers, that is, all things that had been instituted for a time. "Nothing is clean." Of those things which are judged unclean in their conscience. "But both their mind and conscience are defiled." Even in this very thing.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:15: quotation, high confidence
- Acts 15:10: allusion, medium confidence

### Translation notes

- The yoke of the law: Acts 15:10. Souter brackets "but"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:529; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-15).

## Titus 1:16

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-1-16
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:529
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Judaizers deny Christ's coming in practice by thinking the law needed for justification.

### Latin text

Confitentur se nosse deum, factis autem negant. Se melius Christum dicunt nosse, ut ex lege promissum, sed factis eius aduentum negant, cum [se] sine legis auxilio putant iustificari non posse. Cum sint abomina[ti et incredi]biles, [et] ad omne opus bonum reprobi. In sola confessione religios[i]o[re]s se dicunt, cum ilia non faciant quae quaeruntur.

### English translation (Claude)

"They profess to know God, but in works they deny him." They say they know Christ better, as promised from the law, but in deeds they deny his coming, since they think they cannot be justified without the help of the law. "Being abominable and unbelieving, and reprobate for every good work." In mere confession they call themselves more religious, while they do not do what is required.

### Scripture references

- Titus 1:16: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "themselves", "and", and parts of words; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 1.16 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:529; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/1-16).

## Titus 2:1

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-1
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:529
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Titus must teach what fits Christ's life.

### Latin text

Tu autem loquere quae dece[n]t sanam doctrinam. Quae ad uitam pertinent Christi.

### English translation (Claude)

"But you speak the things that befit sound doctrine." The things that pertain to the life of Christ.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:1: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.1 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:529; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-1).

## Titus 2:2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-2
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:529–530
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Older men, especially the church's elders, must be models of sound faith and conduct.

### Latin text

Senes ut sobrii sint , graues, prudentes, sani [in] fide , [in] dilectione, [in] patientia. Hie senes et aetate et ordine possunt intellegi, ecclesiae praecipue seniores, [quibus] omnibus formam praebere necesse est.

### English translation (Claude)

"That the old men be sober, grave, prudent, sound in faith, in love, in patience." Here old men can be understood both by age and by rank, especially the elders of the church, who must give a pattern to all.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:2: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "in" three times and "who"; the lemma keeps "in" for sense.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:529–530; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-2).

## Titus 2:3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-3
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:530
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Older women, chosen as examples, must be modest, sober, and good teachers.

### Latin text

Anus similiter. Quia ad aliarum eligebantur exemplum. [In habitu sanctoy ] non criminatrices. Est ergo habitus non sanctus, de quo alibi dicit: ‘non in tortis scrinibus’ et reliqua. Non uino multo seruientes. Sed paruo utentes. Bene docentes ,

### English translation (Claude)

"The aged women likewise." Because they were chosen as an example for the others. "Not slanderers." There is, then, an unholy dress, of which he says elsewhere: "not with braided hair," and the rest. "Not enslaved to much wine." But using a little. "Teaching well,"

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:3: quotation, high confidence
- 1 Tim 2:9: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "in holy dress" in the lemma; omitted, though the comment refers to it. The quotation is 1 Tim 2:9.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:530; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-3).

## Titus 2:4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-4
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:530
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Older women may teach younger women privately, not in church.

### Latin text

ut [castitatem] doceant [et] prudentiam. Docere illis permisit, sed feminas, et hoc non in ecclesia, sed priuatim. Adulescentulas ut ament uiros suos , [et] diligant filios [swos],

### English translation (Claude)

"that they may teach prudence." He allowed them to teach, but women, and that not in church but privately. "The young women to love their husbands, to love their children,"

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:4: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "chastity", "and", "and", and "their"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:530; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-4).

## Titus 2:5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-5
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:530
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Wives must love and submit to their husbands, lest the faith be blamed as breaking up marriages.

### Latin text

sobrias pudicas. Non alienos. Siue: Quia aliquae continentes erant, ne non diligerent uiros [suos], et uerbum dei tamquam discidium praedicans culparetur. Domus curam habentes. Ne uiros suos in aliquo contrist[ar]ent. Benignas , subditas suis uiris , ut non [blasphemetur uerbum dei. Ne uel ipsi] blasphement, si gentes sunt, uel alii uidentes eas peiores effectas quam fuerant ante fidem.

### English translation (Claude)

"sober, chaste." Not others' husbands. Or: because some were continent, lest they not love their husbands, and the word of God be blamed as preaching separation. "Keepers at home." Lest they sadden their husbands in anything. "Kind, subject to their own husbands, so that not." Lest they themselves blaspheme, if they are Gentiles, or others, seeing them become worse than they were before the faith.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:5: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "their" and the words "the word of God be blasphemed. Lest either they themselves"; with these left out the lemma breaks off ("so that not") and the comment's subject is unclear; the sense is that husbands, if pagans, may blaspheme. "Separation" translates discidium (divorce).

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:530; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-5).

## Titus 2:6

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-6
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:530
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Young men must be sober, avoiding drink that feeds luxury.

### Latin text

Iuuenes similiter hortare ut sobrii sint. Aufert eis luxuriae causam, temulentiam auferendo.

### English translation (Claude)

"Exhort the young men likewise to be sober." He removes the cause of luxury by removing drunkenness.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:6: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:530; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-6).

## Titus 2:7

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-7
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:530–531
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Titus must be an example in teaching, integrity, and gravity.

### Latin text

In omnibus. In omnibus quae aguntur. [Siue:] Non solum corpore, sed [et] mente. Te ipsum praebe exemplum bonorum operum. Ne exemplo destruas uerbum, et ut audente[r] corripias delinquentes. In doctrina, in integritate, [in castitate,] in grauitate. Ut quo modo docere [se] possint agnoscant: integritas uero nec muneribus corrumpitur nec acceptione personae.

### English translation (Claude)

"In all things." In all that is done. Not only in body, but also in mind. "Show yourself an example of good works." Lest you destroy the word by example, and so that you may boldly rebuke offenders. "In doctrine, in integrity, in gravity." That they may know how they can teach; and integrity is corrupted neither by gifts nor by respect of persons.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:7: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "Or", "also", "in chastity", and "themselves"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:530–531; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-7).

## Titus 2:8

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-8
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:531
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Titus's speech must be sound, giving opponents nothing to criticize.

### Latin text

Uerbum sanum inreprehensibile. Nullius adulationis accessione languente[m]. Ut [h]is qui ex diuerso est uereatur , nihil habens de nobis dicere mali . Qui tibi potest contradicere,. si quit in te tale notauerit.

### English translation (Claude)

"Sound speech that cannot be blamed." Not made weak by any addition of flattery. "That he who is on the opposing side may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of us." Who can contradict you, if he has noted anything such in you.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:8: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:531; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-8).

## Titus 2:9

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-9
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:531
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Slaves must obey just commands without grumbling.

### Latin text

Seruos dominis suis subditos esse, in omnibus placentes. Quae imperant iuste. Non contradicentes . Ne[c] cum murmuratione facientes, et mercede priuemini et homini[bus] exsistatis ingrati.

### English translation (Claude)

"That slaves be subject to their masters, pleasing them in all things." Which they command justly. "Not answering back." Nor doing it with grumbling, so that you are both deprived of reward and ungrateful to men.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:9: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:531; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-9).

## Titus 2:10

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-10
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:531
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Faithful slaves adorn the gospel by their conduct.

### Latin text

Non fraudantes , [sed] in omnibus fidem bonam ostendentes. Siue: In his quae illis creduntur. Siue: [Ut] opere ostendant [et] bonum esse quod credunt. Ut doctrinam saluatoris nostri dei or[di]nent in omnibus . Dum eorum operibus conlaudatur.

### English translation (Claude)

"Not stealing, but showing all good faith." Or: in the things entrusted to them. Or: that they show by work that what they believe is good. "That they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things." While it is praised through their works.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:10: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- The lemma reads "order" (or[di]nent) for "adorn"; translated "adorn" with Souter's bracket letters left out. Souter brackets "but", "That", and "also"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:531; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-10).

## Titus 2:11

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-11
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:531–532
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Lemma of Titus 2:11.

### Latin text

A[p]paruit enim gratia dei saluatoris [nostri] omnibus hominibus. [Nullam condicionem excipiens.]

### English translation (Claude)

"For the grace of God our Saviour has appeared to all men."

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:11: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "our" and the comment "Excepting no condition"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.11 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:531–532; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-11).

## Titus 2:12

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-12
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:532
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Grace teaches us to renounce worldly desires and live soberly, justly, and godly.

### Latin text

Erudiens nos ut abnegantes impietatem et saecularia desideria. Saeculare est omne desiderium camale et ornnis ambitio temporalis. Sobrie. [Perfected domino ipso dicente: ‘attendite, ne grauentur corda uestra in crapula et ebrietate et curis hums uitae/ [Et] iuste et pie uiuamus in hoc saeculo. Iustitiae, ne intemperata sit, pietas adiungatur.

### English translation (Claude)

"Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires." Every fleshly desire and every temporal ambition is worldly. "Soberly." "Justly and godly we should live in this world." Let godliness be joined to justice, so that it may not be immoderate.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:12: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets the comment on "soberly" ("Perfectly, as the Lord himself says: 'Take heed lest your hearts be weighed down with surfeiting and drunkenness and the cares of this life'", Luke 21:34) and "And"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:532; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-12).

## Titus 2:13

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-13
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:532
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Paul calls Christ the great God, whose coming believers await.

### Latin text

Expectantes beatam spem. Hie fiducialiter haec expectat, qui eius mandata seruauerit. Et aduentum gloriae magni dei et saluatoris nostri lesu Christi . Christum dicit magnum deum, quia ipsius expectamus aduentum.

### English translation (Claude)

"Awaiting the blessed hope." He awaits this confidently who has kept his commands. "And the coming of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ." He calls Christ the great God, because it is his coming that we await.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:13: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:532; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-13).

## Titus 2:14

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-14
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:532
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Christ died to make a people zealous for good works; we must not make his gift void.

### Latin text

Qui dedit semet ipsum pro nobis , ut nos redimeret ab omni iniquitate , et mundaret sibi populum acceptabilem , sectatorem bonorum operum. Ideo se dedit : caueamus ergo ne beneficium [eius] inane et irritum faciamus.

### English translation (Claude)

"Who gave himself for us, to redeem us from all iniquity, and to cleanse for himself an acceptable people, zealous of good works." For this he gave himself: let us beware, then, lest we make his benefit empty and void.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:14: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "his"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:532; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-14).

## Titus 2:15

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-2-15
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:532
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Titus must teach with authority grounded in his life and urge obedience to rulers.

### Latin text

Haec loquere et exhortare. Omnis tuus sermo in hac exhortatione consistat. Et argue cum omni imperio. Acriter argue eos qui ita non uiuunt. Nemo te contemnat: admone illos principibus et potestatibus subditos esse , dicto oboedire. Talem [te] exhibe, ut contemni non possis: uita enim auctoritatem tribuit uerbo. Ad omne opus bonum parados [esse]. Non ad aliquot malum.

### English translation (Claude)

"Speak and exhort these things." Let all your speech consist in this exhortation. "And rebuke with all authority." Rebuke sharply those who do not live so. "Let no one despise you." "Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey." Show yourself such that you cannot be despised: for life gives authority to the word. "To be ready for every good work." Not for any evil.

### Scripture references

- Titus 2:15: quotation, high confidence
- Titus 3:1: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- The section includes the lemma of 3:1. Souter brackets "you" and "to be"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 2.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:532; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/2-15).

## Titus 3:2

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-2
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:532–533
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Believers must be gentle toward all, even those who deserve reproach.

### Latin text

Neminem blasphemantes. Nec illos qui merentur. Non litigiosos esse[, sed modestos ]. Nemo uicem reddendo prouocet litem. Omnem ostendentem mansuetudinem ad omnes homines. Non solum ad bonos uel ad amicos.

### English translation (Claude)

"To speak evil of no one." Not even of those who deserve it. "Not quarrelsome." Let no one provoke strife by repaying in kind. "Showing all meekness toward all men." Not only toward the good or toward friends.

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:2: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "but gentle"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.2 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:532–533; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-2).

## Titus 3:3

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-3
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Recalling their own former sins, believers should be patient with others.

### Latin text

Eramus [enim] et nos cdi quando insipientes et increduli , errantes in desideriis el [in] uoluptatibus uariis , in malitia et inuidia agentesf odibiles , odientes inuicem. Ne desperent correctionem, suum [illis] proponit exemplum. Siue: ‘Quia et nos tales humus,’ inquit, ‘ debemus patienter eorum insipientiam tolerare.’

### English translation (Claude)

"For we too were once foolish and unbelieving, erring in various desires and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another." So that they may not despair of correction, he sets his own example before them. Or: "Because we too were such," he says, "we ought to bear their foolishness patiently."

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:3: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "for", "in", and "them"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.3 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-3).

## Titus 3:4

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-4
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Lemma of Titus 3:4.

### Latin text

Cum autem benignitas et humanitas apparuit saluatoris nostri deiy

### English translation (Claude)

"But when the kindness and love toward man of God our Saviour appeared,"

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:4: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.4 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-4).

## Titus 3:5

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-5
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: God saved us by mercy, not our works, renewing us by the Spirit in baptism.

### Latin text

non ex operibus iustitia[e] quae fecimus nos , sed secundum suam misericordiam saluos nos fecit. Siue: Largitas misericordiafe] dei. Siue: Secundum hominem Christus. Per lauacrum regenerationis et renouationis spiritus sancti. Qui[a] nos sanctus spiritus per baptismum renouauit.

### English translation (Claude)

"not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us." Or: the generosity of God's mercy. Or: Christ according to his humanity. "Through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit." Because the Holy Spirit renewed us through baptism.

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:5: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.5 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-5).

## Titus 3:6

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-6
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: The Spirit is given more richly than under the old covenant.

### Latin text

Quern effudit in nos abunde per Iesum Christum saluatorem nostrum. Abundantius quam in uetere testamento.

### English translation (Claude)

"Whom he poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour." More abundantly than in the Old Testament.

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:6: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.6 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-6).

## Titus 3:7

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-7
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Justified by grace, believers inherit eternal, not earthly, life.

### Latin text

Ut iustijicati gratia ipsius , heredes simus secundum spem uitae aeternae. Non secundum camalem hereditatem uitae temporalis.

### English translation (Claude)

"That, being justified by his grace, we may be heirs according to the hope of eternal life." Not according to the fleshly inheritance of temporal life.

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:7: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.7 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-7).

## Titus 3:8

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-8
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533–534
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Titus must insist that believers excel in good works.

### Latin text

Fidelis sermo est. Ne quis dubitet. Et de his uolo te conjvrmare. [Confirmare] scientem, non instruere ignorantem. Ut curent bonis operibus prae-esse qui credunt [deo]. Ad bona opera docenda prae-esse. Haec sunt [enim] bona et utilia hominibus. Haec, non ilia [sunt] quae sequuntur.

### English translation (Claude)

"It is a faithful saying." Let no one doubt it. "And concerning these things I want you to affirm." Affirming one who knows, not instructing one ignorant. "That those who believe be careful to lead in good works." To lead in teaching good works. "These things are good and profitable to men." These, not those which follow.

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:8: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "Affirming", "God", "for", and "are"; omitted where possible.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.8 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:533–534; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-8).

## Titus 3:9

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-9
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:534
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Titus must avoid pointless disputes over genealogies and the law.

### Latin text

Stultas autem quaestiones et genealogias [et] contentiones. Non uult [nos] superfluis contentionibus implicari, quae in lege de generationibus oriuntur, sed haec loqui semper de quibus proficiant audientes. Et pugnas legis deuita: sunt enim inutiles et uanae. Quasi contrarias oppositiones, quas haeretici consectantur.

### English translation (Claude)

"But avoid foolish questions and genealogies and contentions." He does not want us to be entangled in superfluous contentions which arise in the law about generations, but always to speak those things from which the hearers may profit. "And strife about the law: for they are unprofitable and vain." As contrary oppositions, which heretics pursue.

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:9: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "and" and "us"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.9 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:534; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-9).

## Titus 3:10

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-10
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:534
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Lemma of Titus 3:10.

### Latin text

Haereticum hominem post unam et secundam correptionem deuita ,

### English translation (Claude)

"Avoid a heretical man after a first and second admonition,"

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:10: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.10 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:534; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-10).

## Titus 3:11

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-11
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:534
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: An unrepentant heretic is self-condemned, since each has free choice and is bound by his own sins.

### Latin text

sciens quia subuersus est qui eius modi est. Nec circa ipsos nos occupari permittit, si correpti iterum non corrigant, ne tempus inani contentione perdamus. Et deli[n]quit, [cum sit] proprio iudicio condemnatus. Quia uni cuique manet libertas arbitrii et ‘funiculis peccatorum suorum unus quisque constringitur.’

### English translation (Claude)

"knowing that such a one is perverted." He does not let us be occupied about them, if, rebuked a second time, they do not amend, lest we waste time in empty contention. "And sins, being condemned by his own judgement." Because freedom of choice remains to each one, and "each is bound by the cords of his own sins."

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:11: quotation, high confidence
- Prov 5:22: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- The quotation is Prov 5:22. Pelagius's appeal to freedom of choice is translated exactly. Souter brackets "since he is"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.11 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:534; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-11).

## Titus 3:12

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-12
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:534
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Lemma of Titus 3:12.

### Latin text

Cum miser[i]o ad te [Artheman aut Tychicum], festina ad me uenire Nic[h]opoli[m]: ibi enim statui hiemare.

### English translation (Claude)

"When I send to you, hasten to come to me at Nicopolis: for I have decided to winter there."

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:12: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "Artemas or Tychicus"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.12 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:534; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-12).

## Titus 3:13

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-13
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:534
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Titus must speed Zenas and Apollos on their way so that their teaching is not delayed.

### Latin text

Zenam legis peritum et Apollo sollicite praemitte , ut n[ik]il eis de-sit. [Ut] nihil perdant de fructu doctrinae tardantes.

### English translation (Claude)

"Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on ahead diligently, that nothing be lacking to them." So that, by delaying, they lose nothing of the fruit of teaching.

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:13: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "That"; omitted. A leaked apparatus reference was removed from the text.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.13 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:534; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-13).

## Titus 3:14

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-14
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:535
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Paul repeats that believers must excel in good works.

### Latin text

Discant autem et nostri bonis operibus prae-esse ad usus necessarios , ut non sint infructuosi . Id ipsum repetit quod superiu8 dixerat: ‘curent bonis operibus prae-esse credentes.’

### English translation (Claude)

"And let ours also learn to lead in good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful." He repeats what he had said above: "let those who believe be careful to lead in good works."

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:14: quotation, high confidence

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.14 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:535; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-14).

## Titus 3:15

- URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/pelagius-expositiones-titum/0/#p-3-15
- Source: Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:535
- Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27

Summary: Paul greets only those who love him in the faith.

### Latin text

Salutant te qui mecum sunt omnes: saluta [eos] qui nos amant in fide: gratia dei cum omnibus sanctis. Qui nos fideliter amant. Siue: Qui fidei causa nos diligunt. notandum quod excipit apostolus quos salutet. EXPLICIT AD TITVM

### English translation (Claude)

"All who are with me greet you: greet those who love us in the faith: the grace of God be with all the saints." Who love us faithfully. Or: who love us for the faith's sake. Note that the apostle makes an exception of those whom he greets. Here ends the letter to Titus.

### Scripture references

- Titus 3:15: quotation, high confidence

### Translation notes

- Souter brackets "them"; omitted.

### Citation (SBL)

Pelagius, Comm. Titus 3.15 (Souter, Texts and Studies 9.2 2:535; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/p/pelagius-expositiones-titum/3-15).