Titus 3

Do Good Works

1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, Good: Titus 2:14, 1 Timothy 4:6, 5:10, 2 Timothy 2:21, Hebrews 13:21. Parallel theme: Proverbs 24:21, Ecclesiastes 10:4, Matthew 22:21, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 Timothy 2:2 +5

2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. Evil: Ephesians 4:31, James 4:11, 1 Peter 3:10. Parallel theme: Matthew 11:29, Galatians 5:22, 6:1, Ephesians 4:2, 1 Timothy 3:3, 3:11, 1 Peter 3:8 +5

Saved by God's Mercy

3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. Parallel theme: Psalms 36:2, Proverbs 9:6, Matthew 21:29, John 8:34, Romans 6:17, 6:22, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Colossians 1:21, 3:7, 1 Peter 1:14 +5

4 But after that the kindness and love of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. our Saviour toward man appeared, Salvation: Titus 1:3, 1 Timothy 1:1, 2:3, 4:10, 2 Timothy 1:10. References God: Romans 2:4. Parallel theme: Hebrews 9:26 +2

5 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 HolyHoly: ἅγιος (Hagios). The Greek hagios (ἅγιος) denotes holiness—moral purity and separation unto God. Believers are called 'saints' (hagioi), those set apart for God through Christ's sanctifying work. Ghost; Salvation: 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Peter 3:21. Grace: Romans 11:6, Ephesians 2:4, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Peter 1:3. Righteousness: 1 Corinthians 6:11. Spirit: Psalms 51:10. Parallel theme: Romans 12:2, Ephesians 5:26 +5

6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; References Christ: Ephesians 3:8. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:23, Isaiah 44:3, Ezekiel 36:25, Joel 2:28, John 1:16, 16:7, Acts 10:45, Romans 5:5 +4

7 That being justified by his graceGrace: χάρις (Charis). The Greek charis (χάρις) denotes unmerited divine favor—God's kindness toward the undeserving. Salvation is 'by grace through faith' (Ephesians 2:8), not human merit., we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Grace: Titus 2:11, Romans 3:24, 4:16, 11:6. Righteousness: Romans 3:28, 1 Corinthians 6:11, Galatians 2:16. Eternal Life: Titus 1:2. Parallel theme: Romans 8:17, James 2:5 +5

8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. Faith: Titus 1:9, John 5:24, 12:44, Romans 4:5, 1 Timothy 1:15, 1 Peter 1:21. References God: Job 22:2. Good: Titus 2:14, 3:1, 3:14 +5

Avoid Foolish Controversies

9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. Word: Titus 1:14, 2 Timothy 2:14. Parallel theme: Job 15:3, 1 Corinthians 8:1, 1 Timothy 4:7, 2 Timothy 2:16, 2:23 +2

10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; Parallel theme: Romans 16:17, 1 Corinthians 11:19, 2 Corinthians 13:2, Galatians 5:12, 5:20, 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 3:14, 2 Timothy 3:5, 2 John 1:10 +4

11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. Sin: Hebrews 10:26. Parallel theme: Luke 19:22, John 3:18, Acts 15:24, 2 Timothy 2:14

Final Instructions and Greetings

12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. Parallel theme: Acts 20:4, 2 Timothy 4:9, 4:12, 4:21

13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. Word: Matthew 22:35, Acts 18:24

14 And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. Good: Titus 3:8, Matthew 7:19, Ephesians 4:28, Colossians 1:10. Parallel theme: John 15:8, 15:16, Acts 20:35, Philippians 1:11, 4:17, 2 Peter 1:8 +5

15 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. GraceGrace: χάρις (Charis). The Greek charis (χάρις) denotes unmerited divine favor—God's kindness toward the undeserving. Salvation is 'by grace through faith' (Ephesians 2:8), not human merit. be with you all. Amen. Grace: Colossians 4:18, Hebrews 13:25. Faith: Galatians 5:6, 1 Timothy 1:5