Titus 3:8
“This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.”
Titus 3:8 — King James Version
Verse 8 of 15 in Titus chapter 3 — King James Version. Read it in context below, with maps, timelines and thematic connections beside the text.
Titus 3:8 in other translations
- World English Bible
- “This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;”
- American Standard Version
- “Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:”
Titus 3 — full chapter (King James Version)
them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our toward man appeared, Not by works of which we have done, but according to his he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy ; Which he shed us abundantly through our ; That being justified by his , we should be made heirs according to the hope of . This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about ; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. When I shall send unto thee, or , be diligent to come unto me to : for I have determined there to winter. Bring the lawyer and their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the . be with you all. Amen.