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not by works [done] in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Done (not in the Greek, only the article των), "not as a result of works those in righteousne which we did." Same idea as in Ro 3:…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Not by works of righteousness which we have done. The plan was not based on our own good works, nor are our own good works now the cause o…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Not by works of righteousness.—This by no means asserts that such works ever had been done, and then produced, as it were, before …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

(5a) “He saved us” simply records the historic fact of his saving work in all who have accepted salvation in Christ. We now posses…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Not by works. Let us remember that here Paul addresses his discourse to believers and describes the manner in which they entered into the …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Not by works of righteousness which we have done
The great instance of the kindness and love of God our Saviour is s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Spiritual privileges do not invalidate or weaken, but confirm civil duties. Mere good words and good intentions are not enough without good works. …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, the Apostle gave specific admonitions suited to particular situations; here he gives general admonitions for all. He first gives the ad…

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