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This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
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Grace Fuels Good Works
Commentators unanimously agree that the doctrine of salvation by grace is the primary motivation for good works. Paul instructs Titus to constantly affirm the truths of God's mercy and regeneration (Titus 3:4–7) precisely so that believers will be driven to live holy lives. As scholars like Calvin and Gill note, faith is the root, and good works are the necessary fruit that follows. True gratitude for unearned salvation logically leads to a life devoted to pleasing God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This is a faithful saying.
The reference here is to what he had been just saying, meaning that the doctrine which he had stated abo…
The saying (ο λογος). In verses 4-7.
I will (βουλομα). See 1 Timothy 2:8.
That …
19th Century
Anglican
This is a faithful saying.—Then St. Paul, having, in those few but sublime words we have been considering, painted our pr…
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Baptist
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 H…
(8a) “This is a trustworthy saying” clearly looks back to the doctrinal statement in vv.4–7 as a unified whole and stamps it as wo…
16th Century
Protestant
A faithful saying. He uses this way of speaking when he wishes to make a solemn assertion, as we have seen in both of the Epistles to Timo…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
This is a faithful saying Meaning the whole of what is before expressed, concerning the state and condition of God's…
When the grace of God toward humanity has been declared, the necessity of good works is emphasized. Those who believe in God must be careful to mai…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle gave specific admonitions suited to particular situations; here he gives general admonitions for all. He first gives the ad…
