Titus 3:8

Translations

Modern

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Trustworthy is the word, and I want you to affirm strongly concerning these things, so that those having believed God may take thought to devote themselves to good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

Latin

Fidelis sermo est: et de his volo te confirmare: ut curent bonis operibus præesse qui credunt Deo. Hæc sunt bona, et utilia hominibus.

Original

Greek

English

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Notes

Titus 3:8

The trustworthy saying is 3:4–7 (compare 1 Timothy 1:15).

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 Household

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And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
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He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Psalm 16:2–3
I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.”
Titus 1:9
He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
Titus 3:1
Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
Romans 4:5
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Job 22:2
“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?
John 5:24
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.
1 Peter 1:21
Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.
1 Timothy 1:15
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
John 12:44
Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in Me does not believe in Me alone, but in the One who sent Me.
Psalm 78:22
…because they did not believe God or rely on His salvation.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Titus, Letter to

Topics

Character of Saints: Zealous of Good Works Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Good Works: Ministers should Exhort To Good Works: Saints: should be Careful to Maintain Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Works: Good: Servants should Exhort To Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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