Titus 3:7
in order that, being justified by his faith, we may be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
1902 William Baxter Godbey 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
6whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
Cross References
Romans 3:28For we conclude that a man is justified by faith without works of law.
Romans 4:16Therefore it is by faith, in order that it may be by grace; that the promise may be sure to all the seed; not only of the law, but also of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
Romans 5:15But not as was the transgression, even so is the free gift: for if by the transgression of one many died, how much more by the grace of one man, Jesus Christ, did the grace of God and the gift abound unto many!
Romans 8:23and not only so, but we ourselves, having the earnest of the Spirit, and we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption of sons, the redemption of our body.
1 Corinthians 6:11And such were some of you: but you have washed, but you have been sanctified, but you have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the Spirit of our God.
Galatians 3:29But if you belong to Christ then you are the seed of Abraham, 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 →