Titus 3:15
All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
Original Language Analysis
Ἄσπασαι
Greet
G782
Ἄσπασαι
Greet
Strong's:
G782
Word #:
1 of 18
to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
οἱ
G3588
οἱ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
3 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
μετὰ
be with
G3326
μετὰ
be with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
4 of 18
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
Ἄσπασαι
Greet
G782
Ἄσπασαι
Greet
Strong's:
G782
Word #:
7 of 18
to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
τοὺς
G3588
τοὺς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
φιλοῦντας
them that love
G5368
φιλοῦντας
them that love
Strong's:
G5368
Word #:
9 of 18
to be a friend to (fond of (an individual or an object)), i.e., have affection for (denoting personal attachment, as a matter of sentiment or feeling;
πίστει
the faith
G4102
πίστει
the faith
Strong's:
G4102
Word #:
12 of 18
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
ἡ
G3588
ἡ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
13 of 18
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
χάρις
Grace
G5485
χάρις
Grace
Strong's:
G5485
Word #:
14 of 18
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
Cross References
Hebrews 13:25Grace be with you all. Amen.Colossians 4:18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.1 Timothy 1:5Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:Galatians 5:6For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
Historical Context
Ancient letters followed formulaic patterns: greeting, body, closing. Paul Christianizes the form: grace and peace opening, theological content, practical application, grace closing. The personal greetings demonstrate early Christianity's relational networks spanning the Roman world—believers united by shared faith transcending ethnic and geographic boundaries.
Questions for Reflection
- Do you love fellow believers "in the faith"—grounded in shared gospel belief versus mere natural affinity?
- How does beginning and ending in grace shape your entire Christian life and ministry?
- What closing benedictions and greetings can you speak over others, blessing them with gospel realities?
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Analysis & Commentary
All that are with me salute thee—ἀσπάζονταί σε οἱ μετ᾽ ἐμοῦ πάντες (aspazontai se hoi met emou pantes, greet you all those with me)—Paul's missionary team sends corporate greeting. Greet them that love us in the faith (ἄσπασαι τοὺς φιλοῦντας ἡμᾶς ἐν πίστει, aspasai tous philountas hēmas en pistei)—φιλέω (phileō, affectionate love) ἐν πίστει (en pistei, in/by faith). Christian love operates within faith community, grounded in shared gospel belief.
Grace be with you all. Amen (ἡ χάρις μετὰ πάντων ὑμῶν. ἀμήν, hē charis meta pantōn hymōn. amēn)—Paul's characteristic closing: χάρις (charis, grace), the letter's beginning (1:4) and end. Grace is Christianity's alpha and omega—the gift of God from start to finish. ἀμήν (amēn, truly/so be it) affirms all preceding truth. The plural ὑμῶν (hymōn, you all) addresses the entire Cretan church, not just Titus.