Titus 3:5

(not by works that [are] in righteousness that we did but according to His kindness), He saved us, through a bathing of regeneration, and a renewing of the Holy Spirit,

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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

4and when the kindness and the love to men of God our Savior appeared

6which He poured on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior,

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Cross References

Job 15:14What [is] man that he is pure, || And that he is righteous, one born of woman?

Psalms 51:10Create for me a clean heart, O God, || And renew a right spirit within me.

Psalms 86:5For You, Lord, [are] good and forgiving, || And abundant in kindness to all calling You.

Psalms 130:7Israel waits on YHWH, || For kindness [is] with YHWH, || And redemption [is] abundant with Him.

Isaiah 57:12I declare your righteousness, and your works, || And they do not profit you.

Luke 1:50And His kindness [is] to generations of generations, || To those fearing 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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