Titus 2:12
Training us so that, turning away from evil and the desires of this world, we may be living wisely and uprightly in the knowledge of God in this present life;
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In Context
11For the grace of God has come, giving salvation to all men,
13Looking for the glad hope, the revelation of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ;
Cross References
Psalms 4:3\4:2\O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah.)
Isaiah 55:6Make search for the Lord while he is there, make prayer to him while he is near:
Ezekiel 33:14And when I say to the evil-doer, Death will certainly be your fate; if he is turned from his sin and does what is ordered and right;
Matthew 3:8Let your change of heart be seen in your works:
Matthew 16:24Then Jesus said to his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him give up all, and take up his cross, and come after me.
Luke 1:6They were upright in the eyes of God, keeping all the rules and orders of God, and doing no wrong.
Matthew Henry on Titus 2:12-15
Nature and Design of the Gospel; The Holy Tendency of the Gospel; Nature of Christ's Redemption. ( a. d. 66.) 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a… Read the whole commentary →