Tituschapter 3
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A.We Were Once Foolish Too: Saved by the Washing of Rebirthvv. 1-8
1 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, 2 to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone. 3 For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. 6 This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life. 8 This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
B.Warn a Divisive Man Twice, Then Be Donevv. 9-11
9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless. 10 Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition, 11 knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.
C.Send Zenas and Apollos On, and Learn to Do Goodvv. 12-15
12 As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there. 13 Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need. 14 And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful. 15 All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.
Chapter summary
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work.
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Chapter summary
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work.
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Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work. Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost. These things I will that thou affirm constantly. Avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man that is an heretic after the first and second admonition reject. Let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses. JFB reads the chapter as the gospel's ethic for outward witness.
Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.
Context
Epistle · Paul — Titus overview
- A. 1–8 We Were Once Foolish Too: Saved by the Washing of Rebirth
- B. 9–11 Warn a Divisive Man Twice, Then Be Done
- C. 12–15 Send Zenas and Apollos On, and Learn to Do Good
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2 Timothy 23 verses
- 2 Timothy 2:14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
- 2 Timothy 2:23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
- 2 Timothy 2:24And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
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Ephesians 23 verses
- Ephesians 2:1And you were dead in your trespasses and sins,
- Ephesians 2:4But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
- Ephesians 2:8For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
- Read Ephesians 2 →
Colossians 12 verses
- Colossians 1:10so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
- Colossians 1:21Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds.
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Titus 22 verses
- Titus 2:10not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.
- Titus 2:11For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
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1 Timothy 42 verses
- 1 Timothy 4:7But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
- 1 Timothy 4:10To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.
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Titus 32 verses
- Titus 3:8This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
- Titus 3:14And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
- Read Titus 3 →
Romans 131 verse
- Romans 13:1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
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1 Peter 21 verse
- 1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,
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Cross-references from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and OpenBible.info.