That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
What does Titus 3:7 mean?
Spiritual privileges do not make void or weaken, but confirm civil duties. Mere good words and good meanings are not enough without good works.
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Keep this verse inside Titus 3:6-7 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Titus 3:7
That being justified by his grace - Not by our own works, but by his favor or mercy; see the notes at Romans 3:24 . We should be made heirs - See the notes at Romans 8:15 , Romans 8:17 . According to the hope of eternal life - In reference to the hope of eternal life; that is, we have that hope in virtue of our being adopted with the family of God, and being made heirs. He has received us as his children, and permits us to hope that we shall live with him forever.
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Context in Titus 3
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Titus 3 belongs to the closing movement of the book, especially the section often described as grace, good works, and final instructions. Titus is a compact pastoral letter about elders, sound teaching, good works, and the gracious training of the Christian life. Read this chapter with the wider themes of good works, grace, and order in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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