Titus 3:1

Authorized King James Version

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Word-by-Word Analysis

Ὑπομίμνῃσκε

G5279

Put

to remind quietly, i.e., suggest to the (middle voice, one's own) memory

αὐτοὺς

G846

them

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

ἀρχαῖς

G746

to principalities

(properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)

καὶ

G2532

and

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

ἐξουσίαις

G1849

powers

privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token o

ὑποτάσσεσθαι

G5293

to be subject

to subordinate; reflexively, to obey

πειθαρχεῖν

G3980

to obey magistrates

to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e., (genitive case) to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice

πρὸς

G4314

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

πᾶν

G3956

every

all, any, every, the whole

#10

ἔργον

G2041

work

toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act

#11

ἀγαθὸν

G18

good

"good" (in any sense, often as noun)

#12

ἑτοίμους

G2092

ready

adjusted, i.e., ready

#13

εἶναι

G1511

to be

to exist

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Titus. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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Topics

Salvation