Titus 3:5

Not by the works of justice, which we have done, but according to his mercy, he saved us, by the laver of regeneration, and renovation of the Holy Ghost;

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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 when the goodness and kindness of God our Savior appeared:

6Whom he hath poured forth upon us abundantly, through Jesus Christ our Savior:

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Cross References

Job 15:14What is man that he should be without spot, and he that is born of a woman that he should appear just?

Psalms 51:10To my hearing thou shalt give joy and gladness: and the bones that have been humbled shall rejoice.

Psalms 86:5For thou, O Lord, art sweet and mild: and plenteous in mercy to all that call upon thee.

Psalms 130:7Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand: nor he that gathereth sheaves his bosom.

Isaiah 57:12I will declare thy justice, and thy works shall not profit thee.

Luke 1:50And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that 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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