Titus 3:8 “This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things,…”

Titus 3:8

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

American Standard Version

Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:

Geneva Bible 1599

This is a true saying, and these thinges I will thou shouldest affirme, that they which haue beleeued God, might be carefull to shewe foorth good woorkes. These things are good and profitable vnto men.

Darby Translation

The word [is] faithful, and I desire that thou insist strenuously on these things, that they who have believed God may take care to pay diligent attention to good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

Young's Literal Translation

Stedfast [is] the word; and concerning these things I counsel thee to affirm fully, that they may be thoughtful, to be leading in good works — who have believed God; these are the good and profitable things to men,

Bible in Basic English

This is a true saying; and it is my desire that you may give certain witness about these things, so that those who have had faith in God may give attention to good works. These things are good and of profit to men;

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Cross references

“a faithful”

Titus 1:9 1 Timothy 1:15

Titus 1:9 · BSB

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.

1 Timothy 1:15 · BSB

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

“that thou”

Proverbs 21:28 Acts 12:15 2 Corinthians 4:13

Proverbs 21:28 · BSB

A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.

Acts 12:15 · BSB

“You are out of your mind,” they told her. But when she kept insisting it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.”

2 Corinthians 4:13 · BSB

And in keeping with what is written, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,

“which”

Romans 4:5 John 5:24 John 12:44 1 Peter 1:21 Psalm 78:22 1 John 5:10–13

Romans 4:5 · BSB

However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.

John 5:24 · BSB

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.

John 12:44 · BSB

Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in Me does not believe in Me alone, but in the One who sent Me.

1 Peter 1:21 · BSB

Through Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.

Psalm 78:22 · BSB

because they did not believe God or rely on His salvation.

1 John 5:10–13 · BSB

Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son.

“be”

Titus 3:14 Titus 2:14 Titus 3:1

Titus 3:14 · BSB

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.

Titus 2:14 · BSB

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.

Titus 3:1 · BSB

Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

“good”

Job 22:2 Philemon 1:11 2 Corinthians 9:12–15 Job 35:7 Job 35:8 Psalm 16:2

Job 22:2 · BSB

“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?

Philemon 1:11 · BSB

Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.

2 Corinthians 9:12–15 · BSB

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

Job 35:7 · BSB

If you are righteous, what do you give Him, or what does He receive from your hand?

Job 35:8 · BSB

Your wickedness affects only a man like yourself, and your righteousness only a son of man.

Psalm 16:2 · BSB

I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.

9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

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