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Titus 3:5 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, "
Titus 3:5
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3 For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,
5 not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
6 whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;
7 that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
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Titus 3:1
"Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,"
Titus 3:2
"to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men."
Titus 3:3
"For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another."
Titus 3:4
"But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,"
Titus 3:6
"whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior;"
Titus 3:7
"that being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life."
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