Titus 3:4-6 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:5

Verse 5 5Not by works (259) Let us remember that here Paul addresses his discourse to believers, and describes the manner in which they entered into the kingdom of God. He affirms that by their works they did not at all deserve that they should become partakers of salvation, or that they should be reconciled to God through faith; but he says that they obtained this blessing solely through the mercy of God. We therefore conclude from his words, that we bring nothing to God, but that he goes... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:6

Verse 6 6.Which he shed, (or, whom he shed.) In the Greek, the relative may apply either to the “washing” or to the “Spirit;” for both of the nouns — λουτρόν and Πνεῦμα — are neuter. It makes little difference as to the meaning; but the metaphor will be more elegant, if the relative be applied to λουτρόν the “washing” Nor is it inconsistent with this opinion, that all are baptized without any distinction; for, while he shews that the “washing” is “shed,” he speaks not of the sign, but rather... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:1-7

Mercy begetting mercy. The practical lessons of the gospel were not exhausted in the preceding chapter, nor the motives which urge believers to godliness. The call to holiness in the last chapter was based upon the holy character of God's saving grace and the purpose of Christ's redeeming love. In these verses the grace and love of God are still the basis of the exhortation, but it takes its peculiar coloring from the thought of what we were ourselves. Tenderness, indulgence, and meekness... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:4

When for after that, A.V.; the kindness of God our Savior, and his love toward man for the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man, A.V. Kindness ( χρηστότης ) , used by St. Paul only in the New Testament, and by him frequently in the sense of "kindness," whether of God (as Romans 2:4 ; Romans 11:22 ; Ephesians 2:7 ) or of man (as 2 Corinthians 6:6 ; Galatians 5:22 ; Colossians 3:12 ). In Romans 3:12 , where it has the wider sense of "good" or "right," it is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:4-7

The origin, nature, means, and end of salvation. The apostle reflects that he and other believers had no excuse for treating the heathen with haughtiness, since it was owing to no merit of his or theirs that their own lives had become purer. I. THE MANIFESTATION OF THE DIVINE GOODNESS AND LOVE TO MAN . "But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love to man appeared." 1. The time of this manifestation. The expression implies a definite point of time. It... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:4-7

Salvation, not of works, but of grace. "But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared," etc. The great subject here is salvation. This includes the restoration of the soul to the knowledge, the image, the fellowship, and the service of the great God. The passage leads us to offer two remarks on the words. I. THAT WORKS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS WE CANNOT PERFORM , AND THEREFORE THEY CANNOT SAVE US . "Not by works of [done in]... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:5

Done in for of, A.V.; did ourselves for hare done, A.V.; through for by, A.V. By works ( ἐξ ἔργων ); i.e. in consequence of. God's kindness and love to man did not spring from man's good work as the preceding and producing conditions (comp. Galatians 2:16 , and the notes of Bishops Ellicott and Lightfoot). Done in righteousness( τῶν ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ ); the particular description of the works wrought in a sphere or element of righteousness (Alford and Ellicott). ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:5

The mercy of God. "According to his mercy he saved us." Mercy is the key-note of redemption. It is the music of the Psalms; the spirit of Christ's ministry, and the motive of the atonement. It is the very heart of God—as permanent as his justice and his righteousness; "for his mercy endureth forever." I. SALVATION IS NOT A SUPERSTRUCTURE OF MAN 'S. "Not according to works of righteousness which we have done." Good actions do not make a good man; it is the good man that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:6

Poured out upon us richly for shed on us abundantly, A.V. Which ( οὖ ); viz. the Holy Ghost. It is in the genitive (instead of the accusative ὁ , which is another reading), by what [he grammarians call attraction. Poured out ( ἐξέχεεν ); the same word as is applied to the Holy Ghost in Acts 2:17 , Acts 2:18 , Acts 2:33 , and in the LXX . of Joel 2:28 , Joel 2:29 . Richly ( πλουσίως ); as 1 Timothy 6:17 ; Colossians 3:16 ; 2 Peter 1:11 (compare the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 3:4

But after that - Greek, when - ὅτε hote The meaning is, that “when the love of God was manifested in the plan of salvation, he saved us from this state God appeared” after we had sinned in this way, but that when his mercy was thus displayed we were converted from our sins, and made pure in his sight.The kindness - χρηστότης chrēstotēs - “the goodness, or the benignity.” The word is rendered “goodness” and “good” in Romans 2:4; Romans 3:12; Romans 11:22, thrice; “kindness,” 2 Corinthians... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:5

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The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 3:4-7

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 3:4

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