Titus 3:5

Translations

Modern

He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Traditional

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;

Literal

…not by works in righteousness that we did, but according to His mercy, He saved us through the washing of regeneration and a renewing of the Holy Spirit,

Latin

…non ex operibus justitiæ, quæ fecimus nos, sed secundum suam misericordiam salvos nos fecit per lavacrum regenerationis et renovationis Spiritus Sancti,

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English

He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Notes

Titus 3:5

not by … but by: The contrast is between human actions that might be thought to deserve salvation and God’s grace (see Galatians 2:16). Salvation is through faith in God’s mercy alone (Ephesians 2:8).
washing of new birth: See Ezekiel 16:9; John 3:1–15; Ephesians 5:26; Hebrews 10:22; 2 Peter 1:9.
and renewal by the Holy Spirit: This demonstrates a complete departure from the life of sin and death and a transfer into the life of purity (see also Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Colossians 3:10).

Titus 3:4–7

This passage might be a summary or quote from traditional teaching (see 1 Timothy 1:15; 2:5–6).

Titus 3:1–11

The emphasis on sound teaching continues (1:9; 2:1). Now Paul shifts his focus to how the Christian community relates to society in general (compare 1 Timothy 2:2–4). As in Titus 2:1–15, God’s instructions for his people in 3:1–2 are based on his interactions with them (3:3–7; compare study note on 2:11–15). Paul then instructs Titus to avoid pointless arguments and to insist on beneficial teaching (3:8–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Baptism The Household

Related verses

Ephesians 2:8–9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,
2 Timothy 1:9
He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
1 Corinthians 6:11
And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 Peter 3:21
And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
Ephesians 5:26
…to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,
Ephesians 2:4
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
Romans 11:6
And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
Psalm 51:10
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
John 3:3–5
Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

Glossary

Baptism Biblical Concept of Law Love New Birth Renewal, Regeneration Savior Titus, Letter to Water

Topics

Ablution: Figurative Awakening Bad Dreams Baptism of the Holy Spirit Baptism with the Holy Spirit: Renews and Cleanses the Soul Baptism: Emblematic of the Influences of the Holy Spirit Being Blessed Being Born Again Being Steadfast Born Again Controlling People Fruitfulness God: Love of God: Saviour Good Works: Salvation Unattainable By Holy Ghost How to Get into Heaven Imperfection Infant and Adult Baptism Laver of Brass: Regeneration Metamorphosis More Than Conquerors Rebirth Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Renewal Righteousness: No Salvation by Works of Salvation is not by Works Salvation is of Mercy Self Righteousness Self Worth Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Love of God: Exhibited in Freeness of Salvation The Loving-Kindness of God is Through Christ The Mercy of God: Manifested in Salvation The New Birth is of the Mercy of God The New Birth: Effected by The Holy Spirit The New Birth: The Washing of Regeneration The Trinity: Salvation the Work of Trinity: The Holy Walking in your Anointing

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