Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
[and provides] hope for never ending life. God, who cannot lie, promised this [life] before the beginning of time,
New American Standard Bible
in
King James Version
In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
Holman Bible
in the hope of eternal life
International Standard Version
which is based on the hope of eternal life that God, who cannot lie, promised before the world began.
A Conservative Version
in hope of eternal life, which the non-lying God promised before times eternal,
American Standard Version
in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before times eternal;
Amplified
based on the hope and divine guarantee of eternal life, [the life] which God, who is ever truthful and without deceit, promised before the ages of time began,
Anderson New Testament
in hope of eternal life, which God, who can not lie, promised be fore the times of the ages,
Bible in Basic English
In the hope of eternal life, which was made certain before eternal time, by the word of God who is ever true;
Common New Testament
in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago,
Daniel Mace New Testament
and gives the expectation of eternal life, which the God of veracity promised so many ages ago;
Darby Translation
in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the ages of time,
Godbey New Testament
in the hope of eternal life, which God who cannot lie, promised before the eternal times,
Goodspeed New Testament
in the hope of eternal life, which God who never lies promised ages ago,
John Wesley New Testament
In hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the world began;
Julia Smith Translation
In hope of eternal life, (which God, not false, promised before eternal times;
King James 2000
In hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the ages began;
Lexham Expanded Bible
in the hope of eternal life which God, who does not lie, promised before eternal ages,
Modern King James verseion
on hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the eternal times,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
which is after godliness upon the hope of eternal life; which life God, that cannot lie, hath promised before the world began:
Moffatt New Testament
serving in hope of the life eternal which God, who never lies, promised ages ago ??3 he gave effect to his word in due time by a proclamation with which I have been entrusted by command of God our Saviour: ??4 to Titus my lawful son in a faith we hold in common; grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour.
Montgomery New Testament
I write in hope of life eternal which God who never lies, promised before times eternal,
NET Bible
in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.
New Heart English Bible
in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began;
Noyes New Testament
in hope of everlasting life, which God, who cannot lie, promised from the most ancient times,
Sawyer New Testament
for the hope of eternal life, which God who cannot lie announced before eternal ages,
The Emphasized Bible
In hope of life age-abiding; which God, who cannot lie, promised before age-during times,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
in hope of life eternal, which God, who cannot lie, hath promised before time had a being;
Twentieth Century New Testament
and is based on the hope of Immortal Life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began,
Webster
In hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the world began;
Weymouth New Testament
in hope of the Life of the Ages which God, who is never false to His word, promised before the commencement of the Ages.
Williams New Testament
in the hope of eternal life which God, who never lies, promised ages ago
World English Bible
in hope of eternal life, which God, who can't lie, promised before time began;
Worrell New Testament
upon hope of eternal life which God, Who cannot lie, promised before eternal times,
Worsley New Testament
in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before all ages;
Youngs Literal Translation
upon hope of life age-during, which God, who doth not lie, did promise before times of ages,
Themes
Eternal life » God promising eternal life
Foreordained plan » Antecedent to creation
Hope » Objects of » Eternal life
Life » Eternal » General references to
Eternal life » General references to
Eternal life » Saints » Have promises of
Eternal life » Saints » Have hope of
Lying/lies » God not being able to lie
Plan foreordained » Antecedent to creation
The promises of God » God is faithful to
The promises of God » Subjects of » Eternal life
Truth » Eagerness for » God of
Truth » Of God » We should confide in
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Titus 1:2
Images Titus 1:2
Prayers for Titus 1:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Greeting
1 [This letter is from] Paul, a slave of God, and an apostle for [the benefit of] the faith of God's elect [i.e., His chosen people] and [to spread] the knowledge of the truth which leads to godliness, 2 [and provides] hope for never ending life. God, who cannot lie, promised this [life] before the beginning of time, 3 but at the proper time revealed [it] through the message entrusted to me to proclaim, by the commandment of God our Savior.
Phrases
Cross References
2 Timothy 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to [the ministry of proclaiming] the promise of never ending life, which is [obtained] through [fellowship with] Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 1:9
[It is] God who saved us and called us to live holy lives [or, "to be dedicated people"], not as a result of our [good] deeds, but in harmony with His own purpose and unearned favor. [This was] given to us through [the atoning work of] Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time. [Note: Salvation through Christ was planned before time began. See Titus 1:2; Rom. 16:25; Eph. 1:4].
Titus 2:13
while looking forward to the blessed hope [i.e., the hope that produces blessings] and the coming splendor of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
Titus 3:7
[This was] so that, being made right with God by His unearned favor, we could have the hope of [possessing our] inheritance of never ending life [in heaven].
1 John 5:20
And [in addition], we know that the Son of God has come [in a physical body, See 4:2] and has given us understanding, so that we can know the True One [i.e., God], and that we are in [fellowship with] the True One, even His Son Jesus Christ. This Son is the true God and eternal life.
Matthew 25:34
Then the King will say to those at His right side, 'You who are blessed by my Father, come and receive the kingdom which has been prepared for you since the creation of the world,
Matthew 25:46
And these [i.e., the ones at His left side] will go away to never ending punishment, but those who did what was right will go to never ending life."
Mark 10:17
As Jesus was leaving to go on His way, a man ran to Him and kneeled down in front of Him and asked, "Good Teacher, what should I do in order to possess never ending life?"
Mark 10:30
but what he will receive [back] a hundred times as much now in this life --- houses, and brothers, and sisters, and mothers, and children and property --- [yet] with persecutions. And in the coming age [he will receive] never ending life.
John 3:15-16
so that whoever believes in Him would have never ending life." [Note: Some translations extend Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus through verse 21].
John 5:39
You search through the Scriptures [i.e., the Old Testament], because you think that you will [learn how to] have never ending life by [reading] them. And these Scriptures are what testify concerning me.
John 6:54
The person who eats my physical body and drinks my blood has never ending life [See note on 5:24], and I will raise him up [from the dead] on the last day [i.e., the judgment day].
John 6:68
Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, who [else] could we go to? You have the message about never ending life.
John 10:28
I give them never ending life and they will never be destroyed, and no one will [be able to] steal them out of my hand.
John 17:2
Just as you gave Him authority over all mankind, He will give never ending life to all those people [Note: The Greek word here is neuter gender, "all those things"] you have given Him.
John 17:24
"Father, I want those you gave me [i.e., the apostles, see verse 6] to be with me where I am [going], so they will see my splendor [i.e., in heaven], which you have given me, for you loved me before the creation of the world.
Acts 15:18
This is what the Lord said when He predicted these things long ago.'
Romans 1:2
God had promised this good news a long time ago through His prophets [and had it written] in the holy Scriptures [i.e., the Old Testament].
Romans 2:7
To the ones who continue doing what is good and who look for glory, honor and immortal life [God will give] never ending life.
Romans 5:2
Through Jesus we have also gained access by [our] faith to this unearned favor [of God]. We stand firm in it, and are glad that we have the hope of being honored by God.
Romans 5:4
and endurance [produces God's] approval; and [His] approval [produces] hope.
Romans 5:21
This was so that just as sin ruled [over mankind], causing [physical] death, even so God's unearned favor would rule [over mankind], providing [them with] righteousness, and leading to never ending life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23
For the wages for sinning is [spiritual] death, but God's free gift is never ending life in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 16:25
Now may there be glory for ever, through Jesus Christ, to the only wise God, who is able to make you stand firm [in the faith], according to the good news and proclamation of Jesus Christ. This message is the secret which was [eventually] revealed, after having been kept quiet about for long ages.
Colossians 1:27
He was pleased to make known to these people the wealth of His splendor among the Gentiles; this hidden secret, which is Christ among you, [is] the hope of being honored [i.e., in heaven].
1 Thessalonians 2:15
who killed the Lord Jesus and the [Old Testament] prophets and also drove us [apostles] out [of Thessalonica and Berea. See Acts 17]. They are not pleasing to God and are hostile to all people,
1 Thessalonians 5:8
But, since we belong to the daytime [i.e., are enlightened], we should be sober. We should put on the "flack jacket" of faith and love, and for a helmet, the hope of being saved.
1 Timothy 6:12
Fight the good battle of the faith; take hold of never ending life, to which you were called [i.e., by the Gospel. See II Thess. 2:14], [when] you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. [Note: This "confession" probably refers to a person's acknowledgment of Jesus as Lord and Christ prior to his immersion. See Acts 2:36; Rom. 10:9-10].
1 Timothy 6:19
[In that way] they will store up for themselves a treasure [of never ending rewards] for providing a solid foundation for the future, so that they can take hold of the true life [i.e., in heaven].
2 Timothy 2:10
So, I endure everything for the elect's sake [i.e., God's people], so that they can obtain the salvation which comes through Christ Jesus, with [its] never ending splendor.
2 Timothy 2:13
If we prove to be unfaithful [i.e., to our commitment to Christ], He [still] remains faithful [to His word], for He cannot deny Himself. [Note: This verse refers to Christ remaining true to His promise of either accepting or rejecting us. See Matt. 10:32-33].
2 Timothy 2:15
Do your best to present yourself as a worker who is approved by God [and] does not have to be ashamed, [because you are] accurately handling [i.e., explaining] the message of truth.
Titus 2:7
In everything [you do], you should show that you are a [proper] example of doing good deeds. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Hebrews 6:17-18
Since God wanted to show conclusively to those who would inherit the promise [i.e., Abraham and all of his spiritual descendants], how unchangeable His purpose was, He confirmed it with an oath.
1 Peter 1:3-4
God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, is to be praised for being so merciful as to have given us a new birth, which provides for us a hope of never ending life through the means of Jesus Christ's return from the dead.
1 Peter 1:20-23
For Christ was previously known [by God, even] before the world was created, yet was not fully revealed for your benefit until [these] final times.
1 John 2:25
And this is the promise which Christ [or, "God"] has given to us: [It is] never ending life. [Note: This passage may mean that God promised us "the Eternal Life," that is, Christ, See John 3:16].
1 John 3:2-3
Dearly loved ones, we are God's children now, but it has not yet been revealed [to us] what we will be [in the future life, Luke 20:34-36]. But, we do know this, however, that when Jesus is revealed [i.e., at His second coming], we will be like Him [I Cor. 15:49], for we will see what He really looks like!
1 John 5:11-13
And this is the testimony [of God]: He gave to us [the hope of] never ending life, and this life is [available through fellowship] in His Son.
Jude 1:21
Keep yourselves in God's love [i.e., continue to love God], as you look forward to [receiving] the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, [who will grant you] never ending life.
Revelation 13:8
And everyone who lives on earth will worship the beast, [even those] people whose names had not been recorded in the book of life belonging to the Lamb, who was killed [in prospect] from the creation of the world. [Note: This sentence could also read "...not been recorded from the creation of the world in the book of life belonging to the Lamb who was killed"].
Revelation 17:8
The beast you saw once existed, but now does not, and [yet] is about to come up out of the pit and go to [his] destruction. And those people living on the earth, whose names have not been recorded in the book of life from the creation of the world, will be amazed when they see the beast, because he had once existed, but now does not, and yet will come [again].