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Titus 3

Titus 3:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Put
hupomimnesko (Greek #5279)
to remind quietly, i.e. suggest to the (middle voice, one's own) memory
KJV usage: put in mind, remember, bring to (put in) remembrance.
Pronounce: hoop-om-im-nace'-ko
Origin: from 5259 and 3403
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
in mind
hupomimnesko (Greek #5279)
to remind quietly, i.e. suggest to the (middle voice, one's own) memory
KJV usage: put in mind, remember, bring to (put in) remembrance.
Pronounce: hoop-om-im-nace'-ko
Origin: from 5259 and 3403
to be subjectz to
hupotasso (Greek #5293)
to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
KJV usage: be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.
Pronounce: hoop-ot-as'-so
Origin: from 5259 and 5021
principalities
arche (Greek #746)
(properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of order, time, place, or rank)
KJV usage: beginning, corner, (at the, the) first (estate), magistrate, power, principality, principle, rule.
Pronounce: ar-khay'
Origin: from 756
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
powers
exousia (Greek #1849)
privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence
KJV usage: authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength.
Pronounce: ex-oo-see'-ah
Origin: from 1832 (in the sense of ability)
, to obey magistrates
peitharcheo (Greek #3980)
to be persuaded by a ruler, i.e. (genitive case) to submit to authority; by analogy, to conform to advice
KJV usage: hearken, obey (magistrates).
Pronounce: pi-tharkh-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 3982 and 757
, to be
einai (Greek #1511)
to exist
KJV usage: am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
Pronounce: i'-nahee
Origin: present infinitive from 1510
ready
hetoimos (Greek #2092)
adjusted, i.e. ready
KJV usage: prepared, (made) ready(-iness, to our hand).
Pronounce: het-oy'-mos
Origin: from an old noun ἐτεός (fitness)
to
pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
every
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
good
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
work
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)
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Rom. 13:1• 1Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God. (Rom. 13:1)

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-9:  Titus is yet further directed by Paul, both concerning the things that he should teach and not teach.
10-11:  He is to reject obstinate heretics.
12-15:  He appoints him time and place wherein he should come unto him.
Put.
Isa. 43:26• 26Put me in remembrance, let us plead together; rehearse thine own cause, that thou mayest be justified. (Isa. 43:26)
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1 Tim. 4:6• 6Laying these things before the brethren, thou wilt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished with the words of the faith and of the good teaching which thou hast fully followed up. (1 Tim. 4:6)
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2 Tim. 1:6• 6For which cause I put thee in mind to rekindle the gift of God which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. (2 Tim. 1:6)
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2 Peter 1:12• 12Wherefore I will be careful to put you always in mind of these things, although knowing them and established in the present truth. (2 Peter 1:12)
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2 Peter 3:1‑2• 1This, a second letter, beloved, I already write to you, in both which I stir up, in the way of putting you in remembrance, your pure mind,
 2to be mindful of the words spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of the Lord and Saviour by your apostles; (2 Peter 3:1‑2)
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Jude 5• 5But I would put you in remembrance, you who once knew all things, that the Lord, having saved a people out of the land of Egypt, in the second place destroyed those who had not believed. (Jude 5)
to be subject.
Deut. 17:12• 12And the man that shall act presumptuously, and not hearken unto the priest that standeth to serve there before Jehovah thy God, or unto the judge, that man shall die; and thou shalt put away evil from Israel. (Deut. 17:12)
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Prov. 24:21• 21My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change. (Prov. 24:21)
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Eccl. 8:2‑5• 2I say, Keep the king's commandment, and that on account of the oath of God.
 3Be not hasty to go out of his sight; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatever pleaseth him,
 4because the word of a king is power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
 5Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knoweth time and manner. (Eccl. 8:2‑5)
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Eccl. 10:4• 4If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for quietness pacifieth great offences. (Eccl. 10:4)
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Jer. 27:17• 17Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city become a waste? (Jer. 27:17)
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Matt. 22:21• 21They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God. (Matt. 22:21)
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Matt. 23:2‑3• 2saying, The scribes and the Pharisees have set themselves down in Moses' seat:
 3all things therefore, whatever they may tell you, do and keep. But do not after their works, for they say and do not, (Matt. 23:2‑3)
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Rom. 13:1‑7• 1Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above him. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.
 2So that he that sets himself in opposition to the authority resists the ordinance of God; and they who thus resist shall bring sentence of guilt on themselves.
 3For rulers are not a terror to a good work, but to an evil one. Dost thou desire then not to be afraid of the authority? practise what is good, and thou shalt have praise from it;
 4for it is God's minister to thee for good. But if thou practisest evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God's minister, an avenger for wrath to him that does evil.
 5Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.
 6For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing.
 7Render to all their dues: to whom tribute is due, tribute; to whom custom, custom; to whom fear, fear; to whom honour, honour. (Rom. 13:1‑7)
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1 Tim. 2:2• 2for kings and all that are in dignity, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all piety and gravity; (1 Tim. 2:2)
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1 Peter 2:13‑17• 13Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme,
 14or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.
 15Because so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye put to silence the ignorance of senseless men;
 16as free, and not as having liberty as a cloak of malice, but as God's bondmen.
 17Shew honour to all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the king. (1 Peter 2:13‑17)
to be ready.
Titus 3:8,14• 8The 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.
 14and let ours also learn to apply themselves to good works for necessary wants, that they may not be unfruitful. (Titus 3:8,14)
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Titus 2:14• 14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous for good works. (Titus 2:14)
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1 Cor. 15:58• 58So then, my beloved brethren, be firm, immovable, abounding always in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Cor. 15:58)
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Gal. 6:9‑10• 9but let us not lose heart in doing good; for in due time, if we do not faint, we shall reap.
 10So then, as we have occasion, let us do good towards all, and specially towards those of the household of faith. (Gal. 6:9‑10)
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Eph. 2:10• 10For we are his workmanship, having been created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God has before prepared that we should walk in them. (Eph. 2:10)
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Phil. 1:11• 11being complete as regards the fruit of righteousness, which is by Jesus Christ, to God's glory and praise. (Phil. 1:11)
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Col. 1:10• 10so as to walk worthily of the Lord unto all well-pleasing, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing by the true knowledge of God; (Col. 1:10)
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1 Tim. 5:10• 10borne witness to in good works, if she have brought up children, if she have exercised hospitality, if she have washed saints' feet, if she have imparted relief to the distressed, if she have diligently followed every good work. (1 Tim. 5:10)
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2 Tim. 2:21• 21If therefore one shall have purified himself from these, in separating himself from them, he shall be a vessel to honour, sanctified, serviceable to the Master, prepared for every good work. (2 Tim. 2:21)
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Heb. 13:21• 21perfect you in every good work to the doing of his will, doing in you what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for the ages of ages. Amen. (Heb. 13:21)
• It was ordered in His providence that when the Apostle wrote to the saints at Rome, one of the most cruel despots reigned: even so let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities. The worst ruler is better than anarchy. Nevertheless it is not for this reason of utility that the word of God speaks. Whoever he may be, he is the minister of God for good. (“On Titus 3:1-2” by W. Kelly)
• We are neither Jews under law, nor are we lawless Gentiles. The spirit of obedience Godward, if not always of man, it is therefore of the highest moment to inculcate. (“On Titus 3:1-2” by W. Kelly)
• The saint is called not only to be a righteous man practically, but a good man. So our Lord here below went about doing good. (“On Titus 3:1-2” by W. Kelly)
• Grace has banished violence, and the spirit of rebellion and resistance which agitates the heart of those who believe not, and which has its source in the self-will that strives to maintain its own rights relatively to others. (“Titus 3” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Put them in mind to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient to rule, to be ready to do every good work,

W. Kelly Translation

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Put them in mind to be in subjection to principalitiesa, to authorities; to obeyb, to be ready for every good work,

WK Translation Notes

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The more ancient MSS. omit the copulative "and."
b
There is no sufficient reason to translate "to obey magistrates," as in the KJV. On the contrary this is to lose an exhortation by making it a mere repetition of the former clause. The word peitharchein is to obey, in general.