This section has 4 verses.
 
 Titus 2:11-14
 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
 
 We will begin with the Barclay commentary.
 
 THE MORAL POWER OF THE INCARNATION
 
 First the verses paraphrased:
 
 Titus 2:11–14
 For the grace of God, which brings salvation to all men, has appeared, schooling us to renounce godlessness and worldly desires for forbidden things, and to live in this world prudently, justly and reverently, because we expectantly await the realization of our blessed hope – I mean the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from the power of all lawlessness, and to purify us as a special people for himself, a people eager for all fine works.
 
 THERE are few passages in the New Testament which so vividly set out the moral power of the incarnation as this does. Its whole stress is the miracle of moral change which Jesus Christ can work.
 
 This miracle is repeatedly expressed here in the most interesting and significant way. Isaiah once exhorted his people: ‘Cease to do evil, learn to do good’ (Isaiah 1:16–17). First, there is the negative side of goodness, the giving up of that which is evil and the liberation from that which is low; second, there is its positive side, the acquisition of the shining virtues which mark the Christian life.
 
 First, there is the renunciation of all godlessness and worldly desires. What did Paul mean by worldly desires? The early Church father, John Chrysostom, said that worldly things are things which do not pass over with us into [the Kingdom] but are dissolved together with this present world. People are very short-sighted if they set their hearts and expend all their energies on things which they must leave behind when they quit this world. But an even simpler interpretation of worldly desires is that they are for things we could not show to God. It is only Christ who can make not only our outward life but also our inward heart fit for God to see.
 
 That was the negative side of the moral power of the incarnation; now comes the positive side. Jesus Christ makes us able to live with the prudence which has everything under perfect control, and which allows no passion or desire more than its proper place; with the justice which enables us to give both to God and to our neighbors that which is their due; with the reverence which makes us live in the awareness that this world is nothing other than the temple of God.
 
 The dynamic of this new life is the expectation of the coming of Jesus Christ. When a royal visit is expected, everything is cleaned and decorated and made fit for royal eyes to see. Christians are men and women who are always prepared for the coming of the King of Kings.
 
 Finally, Paul goes on to sum up what Jesus Christ has done, and once again he does it first negatively and then positively.
 
 Jesus has redeemed us from the power of lawlessness, that power which makes us sin.
 
 Jesus can purify us until we are fit to be the special people of God. The word we have translated as special (periousios) is interesting. It means reserved for, and it was used for that part of the spoils of a battle or a campaign which the king who had conquered set apart especially for himself. Through the work of Jesus Christ, Christians become fit to be the special possessions of God.
 
 The moral power of the incarnation is a tremendous thought. Christ not only liberated us from the penalty of past sin; he can enable us to live the perfect life within this world of space and time; and he can so cleanse us that we become fit in the life to come to be the special possession of God. ~Barclay Commentary
 
 Now to the other commentaries. We begin with the general and go to the specific.
 
 This from the Matthew Henry Main. This commentary covers verses 11-14. I will give you the first part of this commentary which discusses the meaning of verse 12
 
 5. This gospel revelation is to teach, and not by way of information and instruction only, as a schoolmaster does his scholars, but by way of precept and command, as a sovereign who gives laws to his subjects. It directs what to shun and what to follow, what to avoid and what to do. The gospel is not for speculation only or chiefly, but for practice and right ordering of life; for it teaches us,
 
 (1.) To abandon sin: Denying ungodliness and worldly lusts; to renounce and have no more to do with these, as we have had: Put off, concerning the former conversation, the old man which is corrupt; that is, the whole body of sins, here distributed into ungodliness and worldly lusts. “Put away ungodliness and irreligion, all unbelief, neglect or disesteem of the divine Being, not loving, nor fearing, nor trusting in him, nor obeying him as we should, neglecting his ordinances, slighting his worship, profaning his name or day. Thus deny ungodliness (hate and put it away); and worldly lusts, all corrupt and vicious desires and affections that prevail in worldly men, and carry out to worldly things the lust of the flesh also, and of the eye, and the pride of life, all sensuality and filthiness, covetous desires and ambition, seeking and valuing more the praise of men than of God; put away all these.” An earthly sensual conversation suits not a heavenly calling. Those that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. They have done it by covenant-engagement and promise, and have initially and prevailingly done it in act; they are going on in the work, cleansing themselves more and more from all filthiness of flesh and spirit. Thus the gospel first unteaches that which is evil, to abandon sin; and then,
 
 (2.) To make conscience of that which is good: To live soberly, righteously, and godly, etc. Religion is not made up of negatives only; there must be doing good as well as eschewing [shunning, avoiding, keeping away from] evil; in these conjunctly [in association with] is sincerity proved and the gospel adorned. We should live soberly with respect to ourselves, in the due government of our appetites and passions, keeping the limits of moderation and temperance, avoiding all inordinate excesses; and righteously towards all men, rendering to all their due, and injuring none, but rather doing good to others, according to our ability and their need: this seems a part of justice and righteousness, for we are not born for ourselves alone, and therefore may not live to ourselves only. We are members one of another, and must seek every man another's wealth, 1 Corinthians 10:24-25.
 
 Quoted verse:
 1 Corinthians 10:24-25
 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth.
 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:
 
 Note: That phrase, "Another's wealth." is stated this way in Barnes Notes: the word [is] referring to anything and everything that pertains to his comfort, usefulness, happiness, or salvation.
 
 The public, especially, which includes the interests of all, must have the regards of all. Selfishness is a sort of unrighteousness; it robs others of that share in us which is their due. How amiable then will a just and righteous conduct be! It secures and promotes all interests, not particular only, but general and public, and so contributes to the peace and happiness of the world. Live righteously therefore as well as soberly. And godly towards God, in the duties of his worship and service. Regards to him indeed should run through all. Whether you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God, 1 Corinthians 10:31. Personal and relative duties must be done in obedience to his commands, with due aim at pleasing and honoring him, from principles of holy love and fear of him. But there is an express and direct duty also that we owe to God, namely, belief and acknowledgment of his being and perfections, paying him internal and external worship and homage, - loving, fearing, and trusting in him, - depending on him, and devoting ourselves to him, - observing all those religious duties and ordinances that he has appointed, - praying to him, praising him, and meditating on his word and works. This is godliness, looking and coming to God, as our state now is, not immediately, but as he has manifested himself in Christ; so does the gospel direct and require. To go to God in any other way, namely, by saints or angels, is unsuitable, yea, contrary to the gospel rule and warrant. All communications from God to us are through his Son, and our returns must also be by him. God in Christ we must look at as the object of our hope and worship. Thus must we exercise ourselves to godliness, without which there can be no adorning of that gospel which is according to it, which teaches and requires such a deportment. A gospel conversation must needs be a godly conversation, expressing our love and fear and reverence of God, our hope and trust and confidence in him, as manifested in his Son. We are the circumcision (who have in truth what was signified by that sacrament) who worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. See in how small a compass our duty is comprised; it is put into few words, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, and living soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. The gospel teaches us not only how to believe and hope well, but also to live well, as becomes that faith and hope in this present world, and as expectants of another and better. There is the world that now is, and that which is to come; the present is the time and place of our trial, and the gospel teaches us to live well here, not, however, as our final state, but with an eye chiefly to a future: for it teaches us in all. ~Matthew Henry Main
 
 Now the Matthew Henry Concise. This commentary covers the rest of Chapter 2, verses 11-15.
 
 The doctrine of grace and salvation by the gospel, is for all ranks and conditions of men. It teaches to forsake sin; to have no more to do with it. An earthly, sensual conversation suits not a heavenly calling. It teaches to make conscience of that which is good. We must look to God in Christ, as the object of our hope and worship. A gospel conversation must be a godly conversation. See our duty in a very few words; denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, living soberly, righteously, and godly, notwithstanding all snares, temptations, corrupt examples, ill-usage, and what remains of sin in the believer's heart, with all their hindrances. It teaches to look for the glories of another world. At, and in, the glorious appearing of Christ, the blessed hope of Christians will be complete: To bring us to holiness and happiness was the end of Christ's death. Jesus Christ, that great God and our Saviour, who saves not only as God, much less as Man alone; but as God-man, two natures in one person. He loved us, and gave himself for us; and what can we do less than love and give up ourselves to him! Redemption from sin and sanctification of the nature go together, and make a peculiar people unto God, free from guilt and condemnation, and purified by the Holy Spirit. All Scripture is profitable. Here is what will furnish for all parts of duty, and the right discharge of them. Let us inquire whether our whole dependence is placed upon that grace which saves the lost, pardons the guilty, and sanctifies the unclean. And the further we are removed from boasting of fancied good works, or trusting in them, so that we glory in Christ alone, the more zealous shall we be to abound in real good works. ~Matthew Henry Concise
 
 Now to the specific commentaries.
 
 This verse is broken out in different ways but we will go with this one.
 
 1] Teaching us that
 2] Denying ungodliness
 3] And worldly lusts
 4] We should live soberly
 5] Righteously
 6] And godly
 7] In this present world
 
 1] Teaching us that
 
 Teaching us - That is, the “grace of God” so teaches us; or that system of religion which is a manifestation of the grace of God, inculcates the great and important duties which Paul proceeds to state. ~Barnes Notes
 
 Teaching us, that, denying, etc. - Instructing us as children are instructed. Christ is the great teacher; and men, in order to learn, must become his disciples - must put themselves under his tuition, and learn of him. ~Adam Clarke
 
 2] Denying ungodliness
 
 That denying ungodliness - “That by denying ourselves of these, or refusing to practice them, we should lead a holy life.” The word ungodliness here means all that would be included under the word impiety; that is, all failure in the performance of our proper duties towards God; see the notes at Romans 1:18. ~Barnes Notes
 
 Denying ungodliness - All things contrary to God; whatever would lead us to doubt his being, deny any of his essential attributes; his providence or government of the world, and his influence on the souls of men. Every thing, also, which is opposed to his true worship; theoretical and practical atheism, deism, and irreligion in general. ~Adam Clarke
 
 3] And worldly lusts
 
 And worldly lusts - The phrase “worldly lusts” refers to all improper desires pertaining to this life - the desire of wealth, pleasure, honor, sensual indulgence. It refers to such passions as the people of this world are prone to, and would include all those things which cannot be indulged in with a proper reference to the world to come. The gross passions would be of course included, and all those more refined pleasures also which constitute the characteristic and special enjoyments of those who do not live unto God. ~Barnes Notes
 
 Worldly lusts - Such desires, affections, and appetites, as men are governed by who have their portion in this life, and live without God in the world. Gluttony, drunkenness, lasciviousness, anger, malice, and revenge; together with the immoderate love of riches, power, and fame. ~Adam Clarke
 
 4] We should live soberly
 
 We should live soberly - See the word “soberly” explained in the notes at Titus 2:2, Titus 2:4. It means that we should exercise a due restraint on our passions and propensities. ~Barnes Notes
 
 Quoted verses:
 Titus 2:2 [see Lesson]
 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
 
 Titus 2:4 [see Lesson]
 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
 
 We should live soberly - Having every temper, appetite, and desire, under the government of reason, and reason itself under the government of the Spirit of God. ~Adam Clarke
 
 5] Righteously
 
 Righteously - Justly - This refers to the proper performance of our duties to our fellow-men; and it means that religion teaches us to perform those duties with fidelity, according to all our relations in life; to all our promises and contracts; to our fellow-citizens and neighbors; to the poor, and needy, and ignorant, and oppressed; and to all those who are providentially placed in our way who need our kind offices. Justice to them would lead us to act as we would wish that they would towards us. ~Barnes Notes
 
 Righteously - Rendering to every man his due, injuring no person in his body, mind, reputation, or property; doing unto all as we would they should do to us; and filling up the duties of the particular stations in which it has pleased God to fix us, committing no sin, omitting no duty. ~Adam Clarke
 
 6] And godly
 
 And godly - Piously; that is, in the faithful performance of our duties to God. We have here, then, an epitome of all that religion requires:
 
 (1) our duty to ourselves - included in the word “soberly” and requiring a suitable control over our evil propensities and passions;
 (2) our duty to our fellow-men in all the relations we sustain in life; and,
 (3) our duty to God - evinced in what will be properly regarded as a pious life.
 
 He that does these things, meets all the responsibilities of his condition and relations; and the Christian system, requiring the faithful performance of these duties, shows how admirably it is adapted to man. ~Barnes Notes
 
 And godly - Just the reverse of what is implied in ungodliness. See above. ~Adam Clarke
 
 7] In this present world
 
 In this present world - That is, as long as we shall continue in it. These are the duties which we owe in the present life. ~Barnes Notes
 
 In this present world - Not supposing that any thing will be purified in the world to come that is not cleansed in this. The three words above evidently include our duty to God, to our neighbor, and to ourselves.
 
 1. We are to live soberly in respect to ourselves.
 2. Righteously in respect to our neighbor. And
 3. Godly, or piously, in respect to our Maker. ~Adam Clarke

Recap:
1] Salvation through grace [pardon and placement in the salvation process] is a miracle of God.
2] The salvation process teaches us about giving up ungodliness and worldly lusts.
3] As we put out the ungodly elements, we focus on righteousness and godliness in this human life.
4] Isaiah may have said it best, "Cease to do evil, learn to do good."

5] Live soberly, having every temper, appetite and desire, under the government of reason and reason itself under the government of God.
6] Live righteously.  Fervently see to your duties and the elements of the salvation process.  Render to every man his due.  Look for opportunities to serve and edify.  Commit no sin.  Omit no duty.
7] Live Godly.  Be faithful in your duty to yourself, your fellowman and to God.
8] Only Christ can make our outward life and inward heart fit for God to see.

9] The world is nothing.  It is full of sin, deception, hatred and evil agendas by humans and demons.
10] Christians are men and women who are always prepared for the coming of the King of Kings.
11] The gospel is not for speculation only or chiefly, but for practice and right ordering of life. It directs what to shun and what to follow.
12] Keeping bringing in the good, letting it force out the bad.

These are the lessons of verse 12.