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who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
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Redemption and Purification
Commentators explain that Christ's sacrifice had a dual purpose. First, it was a "redemption"—a ransom paid to free us from the bondage and penalty of sin. Second, it was a "purification"—a cleansing that makes us holy and fit for a relationship with God. Salvation is not just about forgiveness of the past, but transformation for the future.
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Titus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Who gave himself for us. See the notes on Ephesians 5:2.
That he might redeem us from all iniquity. The word here translat…
Who gave himself for us (ος εδωκεν εαυτον υπερ ημων). Paul's great doctrine (Galatians 1:4; Galatians 2:20…
19th Century
Anglican
Who gave himself for us. (Ephesians 5:25.) These words take up the thought expressed in the term “Saviour” from the last verse…
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Baptist
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live …
From the future, Paul reverts to the historical work of Christ as Savior as the foundation for present sanctification. “Who gave himself for us” su…
16th Century
Protestant
Who gave himself for us. This is another argument of exhortation, drawn from the design or effect of the death of Christ, who offered hims…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Who gave himself for us Not another, or another's, but himself; not merely his own things, but his own self; not the…
The doctrine of grace and salvation by the gospel is for people of all ranks and conditions. It teaches us to forsake sin and to have no more to do…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle instructed Titus on how to teach both slaves and free people (Titus 2:1–10), concluding that the goal…
