Titus 3:7
so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
In Context
6He richly poured out his Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior,
Cross References
Romans 3:28We conclude therefore that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
Romans 4:16For this reason the promise comes by faith, so that it may be according to grace and be guaranteed to all Abraham's offspring, not only to the one who is of the law, but also to the one who is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all
Romans 5:15But the gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through the trespass of the one man, how much more have the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one man Jesus Christ abounded to many!
Romans 8:23Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
1 Corinthians 6:11And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
Galatians 3:29And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham's descendants and heirs according to the promise.
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 →