Titus 2:13
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
Original Language Analysis
προσδεχόμενοι
Looking for
G4327
προσδεχόμενοι
Looking for
Strong's:
G4327
Word #:
1 of 16
to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence, or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with confidence or patience)
τὴν
G3588
τὴν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
2 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μακαρίαν
that blessed
G3107
μακαρίαν
that blessed
Strong's:
G3107
Word #:
3 of 16
supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 16
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐπιφάνειαν
appearing
G2015
ἐπιφάνειαν
appearing
Strong's:
G2015
Word #:
6 of 16
a manifestation, i.e., (specially) the advent of christ (past or future)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
7 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
δόξης
the glorious
G1391
δόξης
the glorious
Strong's:
G1391
Word #:
8 of 16
glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
9 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μεγάλου
of the great
G3173
μεγάλου
of the great
Strong's:
G3173
Word #:
10 of 16
big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
θεοῦ
God
G2316
θεοῦ
God
Strong's:
G2316
Word #:
11 of 16
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
12 of 16
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
Cross References
2 Timothy 4:8Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.1 Corinthians 1:7So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:Matthew 16:27For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.Titus 1:2In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;Hebrews 9:28So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.Mark 14:62And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.2 Peter 3:18But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.Romans 15:13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.Romans 5:5And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.2 Corinthians 4:4In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Historical Context
Early Christianity's eschatological orientation distinguished it from pagan resignation and Jewish this-worldly messianism. Believers lived in the "already-not yet," inaugurated eschatology: the kingdom begun but not consummated. This created urgency without fanaticism, hope without passivity. Maranatha (1 Corinthians 16:22)—"Our Lord, come!"—expressed this longing.
Questions for Reflection
- Does Christ's return function as living hope shaping daily conduct, or is it abstract doctrine divorced from practice?
- How does affirming Jesus's full deity ("the great God") affect your worship, prayer, and obedience?
- What specific sins would you cease and what good works would you pursue if you truly expected Christ's imminent return?
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Analysis & Commentary
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ—προσδεχόμενοι (prosdechomenoi, awaiting/expecting) τὴν μακαρίαν ἐλπίδα (tēn makarian elpida, the blessed hope). καὶ ἐπιφάνειαν (kai epiphaneian, and appearing/manifestation) τῆς δόξης (tēs doxēs, of the glory) τοῦ μεγάλου θεοῦ καὶ σωτῆρος ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ (tou megalou theou kai sōtēros hēmōn Iēsou Christou).
Grammatically, this is the famous "Granville Sharp Rule": single article governing two nouns joined by καί (kai, and) indicates they're the same person. "The great God and our Savior" both refer to Jesus Christ—explicit affirmation of Christ's deity. Jesus is θεός (theos, God), awaited in glory. This motivates present godliness (v. 12): we live between Christ's first appearing (v. 11, ἐπεφάνη, epephanē) and second appearing (v. 13, ἐπιφάνειαν, epiphaneian).