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.
What does Titus 3:8 mean?
When the grace of God towards mankind has been declared, the necessity of good works is pressed.
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Keep this verse inside Titus 3:8-9 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on Titus 3:8
These things are good and profitable unto men. This is a faithful saying - See the notes at 1 Timothy 1:15 . The reference here is to what he had been just saying, meaning that the doctrine which he had stated about the method of salvation was in the highest degree important, and entirely worthy of belief. And these things I will that thou affirm constantly - Make them the constant subject of your preaching. "That they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works." This shows that Paul supposed that the doctrines of the gospel were fitted to lead people to holy living; compare Titus 3:1 , and the notes at Philippians 4:8 .
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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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