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Titus 3:4–5

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But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
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;
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From verse 4

  1. Ephesians 2:4–10Rank 1 from verse 4
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    4But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

    5Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

    6And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

    7That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

    8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

    9Not of works, lest any man should boast.

    10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

  2. Titus 2:10–11Rank 2 from verse 4
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    10Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

    11For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

  3. 1 Timothy 4:10Rank 3 from verse 4
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    10For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

  4. Romans 5:20–21Rank 4 from verse 4
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    20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

    21That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

  5. Romans 2:4Rank 5 from verse 4
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    4Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

  6. 2 Timothy 1:10Rank 6 from verse 4
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    10But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

  7. Hebrews 9:26Rank 7 from verse 4
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    26For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.

  8. 1 Timothy 2:3Rank 8 from verse 4
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    3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

  9. Titus 1:3Rank 9 from verse 4
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    3But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;

  10. 1 Timothy 1:1Rank 10 from verse 4
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    1PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

From verse 5

  1. Ephesians 2:8–9Rank 1 from verse 5
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    8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

    9Not of works, lest any man should boast.

  2. 2 Timothy 1:9Rank 2 from verse 5
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    9Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

  3. 1 Corinthians 6:11Rank 3 from verse 5
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    11And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

  4. 1 Peter 1:3Rank 4 from verse 5
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    3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

  5. 1 Peter 3:21Rank 5 from verse 5
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    21The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

  6. Romans 12:2Rank 6 from verse 5
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    2And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

  7. Ephesians 5:26Rank 7 from verse 5
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    26That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,

  8. Ephesians 2:4Rank 8 from verse 5
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    4But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

  9. Romans 11:6Rank 9 from verse 5
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    6And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

  10. Psalms 51:10Rank 10 from verse 5
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    10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

  11. Hebrews 4:16Rank 11 from verse 5
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    16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

  12. John 3:3–5Rank 12 from verse 5
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    3Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

    4Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?

    5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

  13. Colossians 3:10Rank 13 from verse 5
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    10And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

  14. Psalms 86:15Rank 14 from verse 5
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    15But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

  15. Galatians 2:16Rank 15 from verse 5
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    16Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

  16. Romans 3:20Rank 16 from verse 5
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    20Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

  17. Romans 3:28Rank 17 from verse 5
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    28Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

  18. Psalms 130:7Rank 18 from verse 5
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    7Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.

  19. Romans 9:16Rank 19 from verse 5
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    16So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

  20. 1 Peter 2:10Rank 20 from verse 5
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    10Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

  21. Ephesians 4:23Rank 21 from verse 5
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    23And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

  22. Romans 4:5Rank 22 from verse 5
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    5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

  23. Galatians 3:16–21Rank 23 from verse 5
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    16Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.

    17And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.

    18For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.

    19Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

    20Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.

    21Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

  24. Job 25:4Rank 24 from verse 5
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    4How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman?

  25. Luke 1:50Rank 25 from verse 5
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    50And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

  26. Psalms 143:2Rank 26 from verse 5
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    2And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.

  27. Romans 9:30Rank 27 from verse 5
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    30What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.

  28. Ephesians 1:6–7Rank 28 from verse 5
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    6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

    7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

  29. Isaiah 57:12Rank 29 from verse 5
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    12I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee.

  30. Luke 1:54Rank 30 from verse 5
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    54He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

  31. Luke 1:78Rank 31 from verse 5
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    78Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

  32. Micah 7:18Rank 32 from verse 5
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    18Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.

  33. Romans 9:11Rank 33 from verse 5
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    11(For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)

  34. Titus 3:4Rank 34 from verse 5
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    4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,

  35. Luke 1:72Rank 35 from verse 5
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    72To perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant;

  36. Luke 10:27–29Rank 36 from verse 5
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    27And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

    28And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.

    29But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

  37. Hebrews 6:6Rank 37 from verse 5
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    6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

  38. Job 15:14Rank 38 from verse 5
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    14What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?

  39. Psalms 86:5Rank 39 from verse 5
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    5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

  40. Psalms 62:12Rank 40 from verse 5
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    12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

  41. Job 9:20Rank 41 from verse 5
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    20If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.

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Titus 3:4

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

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love

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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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saviour

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One who saves, rescues, preserves, or delivers; a title applied supremely to God and to Jesus Christ.

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toward

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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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appeared

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1. Came into sight or presence; became visible or manifest. 2. Seemed or had an outward appearance.

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Titus 3:5

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works

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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.

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which

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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

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saved

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of save, meaning to rescue, deliver, preserve, keep alive, heal, recover, or bring safely through.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

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regeneration

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Sense 1: A producing or making anew; a renewed order. Sense 2: The new birth or renewing wrought by the Holy Ghost.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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renewing

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Present-participial or verbal-noun form of renew, meaning to make new again; to restore, re-establish, revive, strengthen, or begin again.

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holy

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Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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ghost

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Sense 1: A spirit. Sense 2: In the title Holy Ghost, the divine Spirit of God. Sense 3: The life or spirit yielded up at death, in the expression to give or yield up the ghost.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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3:1PUT them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

3:2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

3:3For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

3:4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,

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3:5Not 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;

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3:6Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

3:7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

3:8This 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.

3:9But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

3:10A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;

3:11Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

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