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Tit. 3:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
peri (Greek #4012)
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
KJV usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Pronounce: per-ee'
Origin: from the base of 4008
This is a faithful
pistos (Greek #4103)
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
KJV usage: believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true.
Pronounce: pis-tos'
Origin: from 3982
saying
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
these things
touton (Greek #5130)
of (from or concerning) these (persons or things)
KJV usage: such, their, these (things), they, this sort, those.
Pronounce: too'-tone
Origin: genitive case plural masculine or neuter of 3778
I will
boulomai (Greek #1014)
to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing
KJV usage: be disposed, minded, intend, list, (be, of own) will (-ing). Compare 2309.
Pronounce: boo'-lom-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a primary verb
that
diabebaioomai (Greek #1226)
to confirm thoroughly (by words), i.e. asseverate
KJV usage: affirm constantly.
Pronounce: dee-ab-eb-ahee-o'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a compound of 1223 and 950
thou
se (Greek #4571)
thee
KJV usage: thee, thou, X thy house.
Pronounce: seh
Origin: accusative case singular of 4771
affirm constantly
diabebaioomai (Greek #1226)
to confirm thoroughly (by words), i.e. asseverate
KJV usage: affirm constantly.
Pronounce: dee-ab-eb-ahee-o'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of a compound of 1223 and 950
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
they which have believed
pisteuo (Greek #4100)
to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's spiritual well-being to Christ)
KJV usage: believe(-r), commit (to trust), put in trust with.
Pronounce: pist-yoo'-o
Origin: from 4102
in God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
might be careful
phrontizo (Greek #5431)
to exercise thought, i.e. be anxious
KJV usage: be careful.
Pronounce: fron-tid'-zo
Origin: from a derivative of 5424
m to maintain
proistemi (Greek #4291)
to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
KJV usage: maintain, be over, rule.
Pronounce: pro-is'-tay-mee
Origin: from 4253 and 2476
good
kalos (Greek #2570)
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from 18, which is properly intrinsic)
KJV usage: X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
Pronounce: kal-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
works
ergon (Greek #2041)
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
KJV usage: deed, doing, labour, work.
Pronounce: er'-gon
Origin: from a primary (but obsolete) ἔργω (to work)
. These things
tauta (Greek #5023)
these things
KJV usage: + afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
Pronounce: tow'-tah
Origin: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of 3778
are
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
good
kalos (Greek #2570)
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from 18, which is properly intrinsic)
KJV usage: X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
Pronounce: kal-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
profitable
Greek #5624
helpful or serviceable, i.e. advantageous
KJV usage: profit(-able).
Pronounce: o-fel'-ee-mos
Origin: from a form of 3786
unto men
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
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Tit. 3:1,14• 1Amonéstales que se sujeten á los príncipes y potestades, que obedezcan, que estén prontos á toda buena obra.
 14Y aprendan asimismo los nuestros á gobernarse en buenas obras para los usos necesarios, para que no sean sin fruto. (Tit. 3:1,14)

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Ministry on This Verse

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a faithful.
Tit. 1:9• 9Retenedor de la fiel palabra que es conforme á la doctrina: para que también pueda exhortar con sana doctrina, y convencer á los que contradijeren. (Tit. 1:9)
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1 Ti. 1:15• 15Palabra fiel y digna de ser recibida de todos: que Cristo Jesús vino al mundo para salvar á los pecadores, de los cuales yo soy el primero. (1 Ti. 1:15)
that thou.
Pr. 21:28• 28El testigo mentiroso perecerá: Mas el hombre que oye, permanecerá en su dicho. (Pr. 21:28)
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Hch. 12:15• 15Y ellos le dijeron: Estás loca. Mas ella afirmaba que así era. Entonces ellos decían: Su ángel es. (Hch. 12:15)
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2 Co. 4:13• 13Empero teniendo el mismo espíritu de fe, conforme á lo que está escrito: Creí, por lo cual también hablé: nosotros también creemos, por lo cual también hablamos; (2 Co. 4:13)
which.
Sal. 78:22• 22Por cuanto no habían creído á Dios, Ni habían confiado en su salud: (Sal. 78:22)
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Jn. 5:24• 24De cierto, de cierto os digo: El que oye mi palabra, y cree al que me ha enviado, tiene vida eterna; y no vendrá á condenación, mas pasó de muerte á vida. (Jn. 5:24)
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Jn. 12:44• 44Mas Jesús clamó y dijo: El que cree en mí, no cree en mí, sino en el que me envió; (Jn. 12:44)
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Ro. 4:5• 5Mas al que no obra, pero cree en aquél que justifica al impío, la fe le es contada por justicia. (Ro. 4:5)
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1 P. 1:21• 21Que por él creéis á Dios, el cual le resucitó de los muertos, y le ha dado gloria, para que vuestra fe y esperanza sea en Dios. (1 P. 1:21)
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1 Jn. 5:10‑13• 10El que cree en el Hijo de Dios, tiene el testimonio en sí mismo: el que no cree á Dios, le ha hecho mentiroso; porque no ha creído en el testimonio que Dios ha testificado de su Hijo.
 11Y este es el testimonio: Que Dios nos ha dado vida eterna; y esta vida está en su Hijo.
 12El que tiene al Hijo, tiene al vida: el que no tiene la Hijo de Dios, no tiene la vida.
 13Estas cosas he escrito á vosotros que creéis en el nombre del Hijo de Dios, para que sepáis que tenéis vida eterna, y para que creáis en el nombre del Hijo de Dios. (1 Jn. 5:10‑13)
be.
Tit. 3:1,14• 1Amonéstales que se sujeten á los príncipes y potestades, que obedezcan, que estén prontos á toda buena obra.
 14Y aprendan asimismo los nuestros á gobernarse en buenas obras para los usos necesarios, para que no sean sin fruto. (Tit. 3:1,14)
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Tit. 2:14• 14Que se dió á sí mismo por nosotros para redimirnos de toda iniquidad, y limpiar para sí un pueblo propio, celoso de buenas obras. (Tit. 2:14)
good.
Job 22:2• 2¿Traerá el hombre provecho á Dios, Porque el sabio sea provechoso á sí mismo? (Job 22:2)
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Job 35:7‑8• 7Si fueres justo, ¿qué le darás á el? ¿O qué recibirá de tu mano?
 8Al hombre como tú dañará tu impiedad, Y al hijo del hombre aprovechará tu justicia. (Job 35:7‑8)
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Sal. 16:2‑3• 2Dijiste, oh alma mía, á Jehová: Tú eres el Señor: Mi bien á ti no aprovecha;
 3Sino á los santos que están en la tierra, Y á los íntegros: toda mi afición en ellos. (Sal. 16:2‑3)
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2 Co. 9:12‑15• 12Porque la suministración de este servicio, no solamente suple lo que á los santos falta, sino también abunda en muchos hacimientos de gracias á Dios:
 13Que por la experiencia de esta suministración glorifican á Dios por la obediencia que profesáis al evangelio de Cristo, y por la bondad de contribuir para ellos y para todos;
 14Asimismo por la oración de ellos á favor vuestro, los cuales os quieren á causa de la eminente gracia de Dios en vosotros.
 15Gracias á Dios por su don inefable. (2 Co. 9:12‑15)
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Flm. 11• 11El cual en otro tiempo te fué inútil, mas ahora á ti y á mí es útil; (Flm. 11)
• The apostle is laying down the only ground of power for a fruit-bearing course; he is urgent with Titus, that he should insist constantly and thoroughly on the sure but exclusive truth of salvation by grace in all its fullness as well as reality. This was the apostle's first theme for individual souls everywhere and always; he now presses it on Titus. Without it there is no readiness or power for good works; without it conscience is clouded, the heart hardened: there is neither life nor peace where it is unknown. (“On Titus 3:8-11” by W. Kelly)
• We are in relationship with God according to His rights; we are before God, who causes everything that He has Himself established to be respected by the conscience. (“Titus 3” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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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.

W. Kelly Translation

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Faithfula [is] the sayingb; and concerning these things I will that thou affirm strongly, in order that those who have believed Godc may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

WK Translation Notes

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It is impossible to take verses 3-5 as parenthetical, nor 3-7 either. "Faithful [is] the saying" refers to what immediately precedes, at least as much as to verses 1 and 2.
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The KJV like some others is at least ambiguous, if not misleading; for one might infer from it that the faithful saying was merely the call of believers to maintain good works. This however is a rather unworthy sense; which the text, as well as the truth generally, disproves.
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Believing "God" means receiving His testimony, especially in the gospel, as just laid down, no less incumbent on and needed by Jews than by Gentiles. Besides this, we believe on (epi) God and in (eis) Him, as made known to us in raising Christ from the dead ({vi 28047}{/vi}; {vi 30396}{/vi}). But this goes farther, and we have to distinguish things that differ.