II. THE RIGHT OUTCOME TO REBUKES IS A GREAT SOURCE OF JOY
What Paul heard from Titus made him rejoice. He was comforted by the news from Corinth, verse 6.
- Plain preaching is required in order to promote repentance. It might appear to damage, (to cause a loss) verse 9 but it is not so. No man can suffer loss by being told how his sins anger God. Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins, Isaiah 58:1. Many prefer dumb dogs — Isa 56:10. The Psalmist teaches us what a preacher is, Ps 40:9. It is a reference to Christ. Acts 7:51-52, 20:26-27.