Titus 3:8
It is a faithful saying: and these things I will have thee affirm constantly: that they, who believe in God, may be careful to excel in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
7That, being justified by his grace, we may be heirs, according to hope of life everlasting.
Cross References
Job 22:2Can man be compared with God, even though he were of perfect knowledge?
Psalms 16:2I have said to the Lord, thou art my God, for thou hast no need of my goods.
Proverbs 21:28A lying witness shall perish: an obedient man shall speak of victory.
John 5:24Amen, amen I say unto you, that he who heareth my word, and believeth him that sent me, hath life everlasting; and cometh not into judgment, but is passed from death to life.
Acts 12:15But they said to her: Thou art mad. But she affirmed that it was so. Then said they: It is his angel.
2 Corinthians 4:13But having the same spirit of faith, as it is written: I believed, for which cause I have spoken; we also believe, for which cause we speak also:
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 →