Titus 2:13

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

Word-by-Word Analysis

προσδεχόμενοι

G4327

Looking for

to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)

τὴν

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

μακαρίαν

G3107

that blessed

supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off

ἐλπίδα

G1680

hope

expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

ἐπιφάνειαν

G2015

appearing

a manifestation, i.e., (specially) the advent of christ (past or future)

τῆς

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

δόξης

G1391

the glorious

glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)

τοῦ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

μεγάλου

G3173

of the great

big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)

#11

θεοῦ

G2316

God

a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)

#12

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

#13

σωτῆρος

G4990

Saviour

a deliverer, i.e., god or christ

#14

ἡμῶν

G2257

our

of (or from) us

#15

Ἰησοῦ

G2424

Jesus

jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites

#16

Χριστοῦ

G5547

Christ

anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

Cross References

Related verses that illuminate this passage (hover to preview):

¹ Philippians 3:20 Philippians 3:20
For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
— Look for the Saviour
² 1 Thessalonians 1:10 1 Thessalonians 1:10
And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
— Wait for his Son from heaven

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Titus. The concept of hope reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Titus Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes hope in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding hope in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on hope address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How might the original audience's understanding of hope differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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Topics

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