Titus 3:8

How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.

Twentieth Century New Testament

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 pronounced righteous through his loving-kindness, we might enter on our inheritance with the hope of Immortal Life.

9But have nothing to do with foolish discussions, or with genealogies, or with controversy, or disputes about the Law. They are useless and futile.

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Cross References

John 5:24In truth I tell you that he who listens to my Message and believes him who sent me, has Immortal Life, and does not come under condemnation, but has already passed out of Death into Life.

Acts 12:15“You are mad!” they exclaimed. But, when she persisted that it was so, they said: “It must be his spirit!”

2 Corinthians 4:13But, in the same spirit of faith as that expressed in the words — ‘I believed, and therefore I spoke,’ we, also believe, and therefore 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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