Titus 3:5

not as the result of any righteous actions that we had done, but due to his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the power of the Holy Spirit,

Open English Bible (US)

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 kindness of God our Savior and his love for humanity appeared, he saved us,

6which he poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior –

Read all of Titus 3

Cross References

Psalms 51:10Create me a clean heart, O God, put a new steadfast spirit within me.

Psalms 86:5For you, Lord, are good and forgiving, rich in love towards all who call on you.

Psalms 130:7Israel, hope in the Lord: with the Lord there is love with him plenteous redemption.

Luke 1:50He has mercy on those who revere him in every generation.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Titus 3:5