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Titus 3:5 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
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
g by
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
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)
of
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
righteousness
dikaiosune (Greek #1343)
equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
KJV usage: righteousness.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay
Origin: from 1342
which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
we
hemeis (Greek #2249)
we (only used when emphatic)
KJV usage: us, we (ourselves).
Pronounce: hay-mice'
Origin: nominative plural of 1473
have done
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
according to
kata (Greek #2596)
(prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
KJV usage: about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from ... to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), ... by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
Pronounce: kat-ah'
Origin: a primary particle
his
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)
mercy
eleos (Greek #1656)
compassion (human or divine, especially active)
KJV usage: (+ tender) mercy.
Pronounce: el'-eh-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
he saved
sozo (Greek #4982)
to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.
Pronounce: sode'-zo
Origin: from a primary σῶς (contraction for obsolete σάος, "safe")
us
hemas (Greek #2248)
us
KJV usage: our, us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mas'
Origin: accusative case plural of 1473
, by
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
the washing
loutron (Greek #3067)
a bath, i.e. (figuratively), baptism
KJV usage: washing.
Pronounce: loo-tron'
Origin: from 3068
of regeneration
paliggenesia (Greek #3824)
(spiritual) rebirth (the state or the act), i.e. (figuratively) spiritual renovation; specially, Messianic restoration
KJV usage: regeneration.
Pronounce: pal-ing-ghen-es-ee'-ah
Origin: from 3825 and 1078
, 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
renewing
anakainosis (Greek #342)
renovation
KJV usage: renewing.
Pronounce: an-ak-ah'-ee-no-sis
Origin: from 341
of the Holy
hagios (Greek #40)
sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
KJV usage: (most) holy (one, thing), saint.
Pronounce: hag'-ee-os
Origin: from ἅγος (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282)
Ghost
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
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Eph. 2:4,8‑9• 4but God, being rich in mercy, on account of his great love wherewith he loved us,
 8For by grace ye are saved through faith; and this not of yourselves(God's is the gift:
 9not of works, that no one might boast. (Eph. 2:4,8‑9)

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Ghost,
Holy Ghost; Holy Spirit,
Mercy,
regeneration,
Righteousness,
Washing of Regeneration

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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by works.
Job 9:20•  (Job 9:20)
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Job 15:14•  (Job 15:14)
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Job 25:4•  (Job 25:4)
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Psa. 143:2•  (Psa. 143:2)
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Isa. 57:12•  (Isa. 57:12)
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Luke 10:27‑29• 27But he, answering, said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thine understanding; and thy neighbour as thyself.
 28{i}And he said to him,{/i} Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
 29But he, desirous of justifying himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbour? (Luke 10:27‑29)
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Rom. 3:20,28• 20Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him, for by law [is] knowledge of sin.
 28We reckon then that a man is justified by faith apart from works of law. (Rom. 3:20,28)
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Rom. 4:5• 5but to him that worketh not but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness. (Rom. 4:5)
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Rom. 9:11,16,30• 11for [the children] being not yet born, nor having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might remain, not of works but of him that calleth,
 16So then [it is] not of him that willeth nor of him that runneth but of God that hath mercy.
 30What then shall we say? That Gentiles which followed not after righteousness obtained righteousness, even [the] righteousness that is by faith; (Rom. 9:11,16,30)
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Rom. 11:6• 6and if by grace, no longer by works, since [otherwise] grace becometh no longer grace. (Rom. 11:6)
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Gal. 2:16• 16knowing that no man is justified by works of law, but by faith of Jesus Christ, even we believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith of Christ and not by works of law; because by works of law shall no flesh be justified. (Gal. 2:16)
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Gal. 3:16‑21• 16But to Abraham were addressed the promises, and to his seed; he doth not say “and to seeds” as of many, but as of one “and to thy seed,” which is Christ.
 17Now this I say: the covenant ratified beforehand by God, the law, which took place four hundred and thirty years after, doth not annul so as to make the promise void.
 18For if the inheritance is of law, it is no more of promise; but to Abraham by promise God graciously gave [it].
 19Why then the law? For the sake of transgressions it was added, until the seed came to whom the promise was made, being ordained by means of angels in a mediator's hand.
 20But the mediator is not of one, but God is one.
 21[Is] therefore the law against the promises of God? Let it not be. For if there had been given a law which could quicken, in very truth by law would have been righteousness. (Gal. 3:16‑21)
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Eph. 2:4,8‑9• 4but God, being rich in mercy, on account of his great love wherewith he loved us,
 8For by grace ye are saved through faith; and this not of yourselves(God's is the gift:
 9not of works, that no one might boast. (Eph. 2:4,8‑9)
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2 Tim. 1:9• 9who saved us, and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before times everlasting, (2 Tim. 1:9)
according.
Titus 3:4• 4But when the kindness and the love to man of our Saviour God appeared, (Titus 3:4)
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Psa. 62:12•  (Psa. 62:12)
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Psa. 86:5,15•  (Psa. 86:5,15)
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Psa. 130:7•  (Psa. 130:7)
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Mic. 7:18•  (Mic. 7:18)
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Luke 1:50,54,72,78• 50and his mercy is to generations and generations to them that fear him.
 54He hath helped Israel, his servant, in order to remember mercy;
 72to fulfil mercy with our fathers, and remember his holy covenant;
 78on account of [the] bowels of mercy of our God; whereby [the] day-spring from on high has visited us, (Luke 1:50,54,72,78)
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Eph. 1:6‑7• 6unto [the] praise of [the] glory of his grace, wherein he made us objects of grace in the beloved;
 7in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of offences, according to the riches of his grace, (Eph. 1:6‑7)
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Heb. 4:16• 16Let us approach therefore with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help. (Heb. 4:16)
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1 Peter 1:3• 3Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that according to his abundant mercy begot us again unto a living hope through Jesus Christ's resurrection out of [the] dead, (1 Peter 1:3)
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1 Peter 2:10• 10who once [were] no people but now God's people, the unpitied, but now pitied. (1 Peter 2:10)
washing.
John 3:3‑5• 3Jesus answered and said to him, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
 4Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into the womb of his mother and be born?
 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say to thee, Except one be born of water and Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John 3:3‑5)
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1 Cor. 6:11• 11And these things were some of you. But ye were washed, but ye were sanctified, but ye were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus [Christ] and by the Spirit of our God. (1 Cor. 6:11)
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Eph. 5:26• 26that he might sanctify it, having cleansed [it] by the washing of water in [the] word, (Eph. 5:26)
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1 Peter 3:21• 21which figure also now saveth you, baptism, not a putting away of filth of flesh, but a request of a good conscience toward God through Jesus Christ's resurrection; (1 Peter 3:21)
renewing.
Psa. 51:10•  (Psa. 51:10)
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Rom. 12:2• 2and not to fashion yourselves to this age but to be transformed by the renewing of the mind that ye may prove what [is] the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Rom. 12:2)
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Eph. 4:23• 23and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, (Eph. 4:23)
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Col. 3:10• 10and having put on the new that is renewed in full knowledge according to [the] image of him that created him; (Col. 3:10)
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Heb. 6:6• 6and have fallen away, while for themselves crucifying and making a show of the Son of God. (Heb. 6:6)
• The philanthropy of God means His special affection towards man and, as we shall see presently, shown in a way of which the creature is quite incapable. (“On Titus 3:5” by W. Kelly)
• We committed sins in unrighteousness abundantly; works in righteousness we ourselves never did till we were justified by divine grace. But according to His mercy God saved us. Thus is He God our Savior. It is not only the title of His character: He has wrought according to His mercy in Christ. (“On Titus 3:5” by W. Kelly)
• Regeneration is a new state of things. (“On Titus 3:5” by W. Kelly)
• "The regeneration when the Son of Man shall sit on the throne of His glory, ye also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel." It is the changed state of the earth which the Lord will introduce at His coming, as the kingdom of God pre-supposes according to John 3. That state is not yet come; but there is an action of grace which already apprehends a believer for it the moment he receives Christ. (“On Titus 3:5” by W. Kelly)
• If the washing of regeneration is an objective sign, the renewing is a real and divine work in the soul. In order that it should be so, the Holy Spirit, as He does invariably, takes His suited, and efficacious part, which is no mere token but a reality in power. (“On Titus 3:5” by W. Kelly)
• There is a total change of position in Christ, a new place which is given to the believer, as well as another state subjectively. This is expressed by the washing and renewing. Old things are passed away, all things are become new. (“On Titus 3:6” by W. Kelly)
• This is the double character of the work in us, the same two points which we find in John 3 in the Lord’s discourse with Nicodemus; except that here is added that which has now its place because of the work of Christ, namely, that the Holy Spirit is also shed on us abundantly to be the strength of that new life of which He is the source. (“Titus 3” by J.N. Darby)
• “Regeneration.” Verses 3-7 show what we were until God in mercy saved us by bringing us out of our old status into the eternally new (Eph. 2:8-10; 2 Tim. 1:9; 2 Cor. 5:17-18; Col. 1:13; 2:12-13; 3:1,3). Then, in addition to this, the Holy Spirit renews us day by day. (“Help on Hard Verses” by A.C. Brown)

J. N. Darby Translation

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not on the principle of works which have been done in righteousness which *we* had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washingb of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,

JND Translation Notes

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"Washing" is right here. It is a bath, or the water for it. "Regeneration" is not the same word as "being born again," nor is it used so in scripture. The force of the word is a change of position; a new state of things. The word is only used here, and in Matt. 19.28 for the Saviour's coming kingdom.

W. Kelly Translation

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not by works in righteousness which we ourselves did, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washinga of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,

WK Translation Notes

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It is well known that some are disposed to understand here "the laver of regeneration." The notion is absolutely unfounded; for loutrou never means laver but washing, or the water for the washing (in the sense of bath). The proper word for "laver" is loutēr.