Titus 3:7

Translations

Modern

…so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.

Traditional

That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Literal

…so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Latin

…ut justificati gratia ipsius, hæredes simus secundum spem vitæ æternæ.

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English

…so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.

Notes

Titus 3:7

The first half of this verse summarizes 3:4–6. The second half supplies the purpose for what God did.
made us right in his sight (literally having been justified): See Romans 3:20–28; Galatians 2:16–17.
heirs with the hope of eternal life: The Spirit, as mentioned in Titus 3:5, is often connected to our status as heirs (see Romans 8:15–17; 1 Corinthians 6:9–11; Gal 4:6–7; Ephesians 1:13–14).

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) The Grace of God The Household

Related verses

Romans 8:17
And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
Romans 3:24
…and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
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.
Titus 1:2
…in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.
James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
Romans 11:6
And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
Romans 5:1–2
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 8:23–24
Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.
Galatians 3:29
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.
Galatians 2:16
…know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
Romans 4:16
Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Grace Heir Inheritance Titus, Letter to

Topics

Eternal Life: Saints: Have Hope of Grace is the Source of Justification Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Heir: Figurative Hope: General Scriptures Concerning Hope: Objects of Eternal Life Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Inheritance: Figurative Justification Before God: Under the Gospel: Entitles to an Inheritance Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Life: Everlasting Testimony: Religious, Exemplified The Love of God: Exhibited in Freeness of Salvation

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