Titus 3:5
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;
Not by workes of righteousnesse which wee haue done, but according to his mercy he saued vs, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the holy Ghost,
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- Ephesians 2:8–9Rank 1 from verse 5
- 2 Timothy 1:9Rank 2 from verse 5
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,
9Who hath saued vs, and called vs with an holy calling, not according to our workes, but according to his owne purpose and grace, which was giuen vs in Christ Iesus, before the world began,
- 1 Corinthians 6:11Rank 3 from verse 5
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.
11And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are iustified in the Name of the Lord Iesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
- 1 Peter 1:3Rank 4 from verse 5
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,
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Iesus Christ, which according to his †abundant mercy, hath begotten vs againe vnto a liuely hope, by the resurrection of Iesus Christ from the dead,
- 1 Peter 3:21Rank 5 from verse 5
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:
21The like figure whereunto, euen Baptisme, doth also now saue vs, (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answere of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Iesus Christ.
- Romans 12:2Rank 6 from verse 5
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.
2And bee not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renuing of your minde, that ye may proue what is that good, that acceptable and perfect will of God.
- Ephesians 5:26Rank 7 from verse 5
- Ephesians 2:4Rank 8 from verse 5
- Romans 11:6Rank 9 from verse 5
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.
6And if by grace, then is it no more of workes: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it bee of workes, then is it no more grace, otherwise worke is no more worke.
- Psalms 51:10Rank 10 from verse 5
- Hebrews 4:16Rank 11 from verse 5
- John 3:3–5Rank 12 from verse 5
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.
3Iesus answered, and said vnto him, Uerily, verily I say vnto thee, except a man be borne ‖againe, he cannot see the kingdome of God.
4Nicodemus saith vnto him, How can a man be borne when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mothers wombe, and be borne?
5Iesus answered, Uerily, verily I say vnto thee, except a man be borne of water and of the spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdome of God.
- Colossians 3:10Rank 13 from verse 5
- Psalms 86:15Rank 14 from verse 5
- Galatians 2:16Rank 15 from verse 5
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.
16Knowing that a man is not iustified by the works of the Law, but by the faith of Iesus Christ, euen we haue beleeued in Iesus Christ, that we might be iustified by the faith of Christ, and not by the workes of the Law: for by the workes of the Law shall no flesh be iustified.
- Romans 3:20Rank 16 from verse 5
- Romans 3:28Rank 17 from verse 5
- Psalms 130:7Rank 18 from verse 5
- Romans 9:16Rank 19 from verse 5
- 1 Peter 2:10Rank 20 from verse 5
- Ephesians 4:23Rank 21 from verse 5
- Romans 4:5Rank 22 from verse 5
- Galatians 3:16–21Rank 23 from verse 5
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.
16Now to Abraham and his seede 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 Couenant that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the Lawe which was foure hundred and thirtie yeres after, cannot disanul, that it should make the promise of none effect.
18For if the inheritance bee of the Law, it is no more of promise: but God gaue it to Abraham by promise.
19Wherefore then serueth the Law? it was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come, to whome the promise was made, and it was ordeyned by Angels in the hand of a Mediatour.
20Now a mediatour is not a Mediatour of one, but God is one.
21 Is the Lawe then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had beene a Lawe giuen which could haue giuen life, verily righteousnesse should haue bene by the Law.
- Psalms 143:2Rank 26 from verse 5
- Romans 9:30Rank 27 from verse 5
30What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.
30What shall wee say then? That the Gentiles which followed not after righteousnesse, haue attained to righteousnesse, euen the righteousnesse which is of faith:
- Ephesians 1:6–7Rank 28 from verse 5
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;
6To the praise of the glorie of his grace, wherein he hath made vs accepted in the beloued:
7In whom wee haue redemption through his blood, the forgiuenesse of sinnes, according to the riches of his grace,
- Isaiah 57:12Rank 29 from verse 5
- Micah 7:18Rank 32 from verse 5
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.
18*Who is a God like vnto thee, that pardoneth iniquitie, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? hee retaineth not his anger for euer, because he delighteth in mercy.
- Romans 9:11Rank 33 from verse 5
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;)
11(For the children being not yet borne, neither hauing done any good or euil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of workes, but of him that calleth.)
- Luke 10:27–29Rank 36 from verse 5
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?
27And he answering, said, Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soule, and with all thy strength, and with all thy minde, and thy neighbour as thy selfe.
28And he said vnto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt liue.
29But he willing to iustifie himselfe, said vnto Iesus, And who is my neighbour?
- Hebrews 6:6Rank 37 from verse 5
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.
6If they shall fall away, to renue them againe vnto repentance: seeing they crucifie to themselues the Sonne of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
- Psalms 86:5Rank 39 from verse 5
- Psalms 62:12Rank 40 from verse 5
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Titus 3:5
Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.
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righteousness
The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.
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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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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.
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Agreeing or corresponding; in conformity with; as stated, measured, or directed by.
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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.
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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.
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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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The act of cleansing with water; washing or purification.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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regeneration
Sense 1: A producing or making anew; a renewed order. Sense 2: The new birth or renewing wrought by the Holy Ghost.
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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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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.
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Holy Ghost
The divine Spirit of God, also called the Spirit of truth and the Comforter.
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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.
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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,
3:1¶ Put them in minde to bee subiect to Principalities & Powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to euery good worke,
3:2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
3:2To speake euill of no man, to bee no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekenesse vnto 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.
3:3For we our selues also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceiued, seruing diuers lusts and pleasures, liuing in malice and enuy, hatefull, and hating one another.
3:4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
3:4But after that the kindnesse and ‖loue of God our Sauiour toward man appeared,
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;
3:5Not by workes of righteousnesse which wee haue done, but according to his mercy he saued vs, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the holy Ghost,
Selected passage3:6Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
3:6Which hee shed on vs †abundantly, through Iesus Christ our Sauiour:
3:7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
3:7That being iustified by his grace, we should bee made heires according to the hope of eternall 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.
3:8 This is a faithfull saying, and these things I will that thou affirme constantly, that they which haue beleeued in God, might be carefull to maintaine good works: these things are good and profitable vnto men.
3:9But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
3:9But auoyd foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and striuings about the lawe; for they are vnprofitable and vaine.
3:10A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
3:10A man that is an heretike, after the first and second admonition, reiect:
3:11Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
3:11Knowing that hee that is such, is subuerted, and sinneth, being condemned of himselfe.