Titus 3:7
so that, having been justified by his grace, we may become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
In Context
6whom he has poured out upon us in abundance, through Jesus Christ our Savior,
Cross References
Romans 3:28For we judge a man to be justified by faith, without the works of the law.
Romans 4:16Because of this, it is from faith according to grace that the Promise is ensured for all posterity, not only for those who are of the law, but also for those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all before God,
Romans 5:15But the gift is not entirely like the offense. For though by the offense of one, many died, yet much more so, by the grace of one man, Jesus Christ, has the grace and gift of God abounded to many.
Romans 8:23and not only these, but also ourselves, since we hold the first-fruits of the Spirit. For we also groan within ourselves, anticipating our adoption as the sons of God, and the redemption of our body.
1 Corinthians 6:11And some of you were like this. But you have been absolved, but you have been sanctified, but you have been justified: all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God.
Galatians 3:29And if you are Christ’s, then are you the offspring of Abraham, heirs according to the promise.
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 →