Titus 3:8

Faithful is the saying; and concerning these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they who have believed God may be careful to take the lead in good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

In Context

7that, having been justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

9But avoid foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and contentions about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

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Cross References

John 5:24Verily, verily, I say to you, he that hears my word, and believes him who sent me, has everlasting life, and comes not into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.

Acts 12:15And they said to her: Thou art mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. And they said: It is his angel.

2 Corinthians 4:13But having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, I believed, therefore did I speak, we also believe, therefore also speak;

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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