Titus 3:5

And he saved us, not by works of justice that we had done, but, in accord with his mercy, by the washing of regeneration and by the renovation of the Holy Spirit,

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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 Holy Ghost;

In Context

4But then the kindness and humanity of God our Savior appeared.

6whom he has poured out upon us in abundance, through Jesus Christ our Savior,

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Cross References

Job 15:14What is man that he should be immaculate, and that he should appear just, having been born of woman?

Psalms 51:10But I, like a fruitful olive tree in the house of God, have hoped in the mercy of God unto eternity, and forever and ever.

Psalms 86:5Will not Zion say that this man and that man were born in her? And the Most High himself has founded her.

Isaiah 57:12I will announce your justice, and your works will not benefit you.

Luke 1:50And his mercy is from generation to generations for those who fear him.

Matthew Henry on Titus 3:2-9

Exhortations to Several Duties; Characteristics of an Unrenewed State; The Import and Origin of Salvation; Regeneration; Justification. ( a. d. 66.) 1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one… Read the whole commentary →

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