Titus 3:8

The word [is] steadfast; and concerning these things I intend you to affirm fully, that they may be thoughtful, to be leading in good works—who have believed God; these are the good and profitable things to men,

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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 declared righteous by His grace, we may become heirs according to the hope of continuous life.

9but stand away from foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about law—for they are unprofitable and vain.

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Cross References

Job 22:2“Is a man profitable to God, || Because a wise man is profitable to himself?

Psalms 16:2You have said to YHWH, “You [are] my Lord”; My goodness [is] not above You;

Proverbs 21:28A false witness perishes, || And an attentive man speaks forever.

John 5:24Truly, truly, I say to you, he who is hearing My word, and is believing Him who sent Me, has continuous life, and he does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.

Acts 12:15and they said to her, “You are mad”; and she was confidently affirming [it] to be so, and they said, “It is his messenger”;

2 Corinthians 4:13And having the same spirit of faith, according to that which has been written: “I believed, therefore I spoke”; we also believe, therefore we 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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