Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Holman Bible
not by works of righteousness that we had done,
but according to His mercy,
through the washing of regeneration
and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
A Conservative Version
he saved us, not of works in righteousness that we did, but according to his mercy through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
American Standard Version
not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
Amplified
He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we have done, but because of His own compassion and mercy, by the cleansing of the new birth (spiritual transformation, regeneration) and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
An Understandable Version
He saved us, not because of any good deeds we ourselves had done, but because of His mercy. [He saved us] through the washing of new birth [Note: This refers to our immersion in water] and the renewing [work] of the Holy Spirit,
Anderson New Testament
not by works of righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
Bible in Basic English
Not by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but in the measure of his mercy, he gave us salvation, through the washing of the new birth and the giving of new life in the Holy Spirit,
Common New Testament
he saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but because of his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal in the Holy Spirit,
Daniel Mace New Testament
he saved us not in consideration of any virtuous actions which we had done, but out of his meer mercy, by the baptism of regeneration, he form'd us anew, by the plentiful effusion of the holy spirit,
Darby Translation
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 washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
Godbey New Testament
not from works which are in righteousness, which we did, but according to his own mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewal of the Holy Ghost,
Goodspeed New Testament
he saved us, not for any upright actions we had performed, but from his own mercy, through the bath of regeneration and renewal by the holy Spirit,
John Wesley New Testament
Not by works of righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us, by the laver of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.
Julia Smith Translation
Not of works in justice which we did; but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renovation of the Holy Spirit;
King James 2000
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;
Lexham Expanded Bible
he saved us, not by deeds of righteousness that we have done, but because of his mercy, through the washing of regeneration and renewal by the Holy Spirit,
Modern King James verseion
not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
not of the deeds of righteousness which we wrought, but of his mercy, he saved us, by the fountain of the new birth, and with the renewing of the holy ghost,
Moffatt New Testament
and he saved us, not for anything we had done but from his own pity for us, by the water that means regeneration and renewal under the holy Spirit
Montgomery New Testament
He saved us, not because of any deeds that we had done in righteousness, But because of his own pity for us. He saved us by that washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit
NET Bible
he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,
New Heart English Bible
not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of rebirth and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
Noyes New Testament
not by works of righteousness which we did, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the bath of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
Sawyer New Testament
not by works of righteousness which we did but according to his mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,
The Emphasized Bible
Not by works which we had done in righteousness, but, according to his mercy, he saved us - through means of the bathing of a new birth, and the moulding anew of Holy Spirit. -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
not for works of righteousness which we had done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the laver of regeneration, and by renovation of the Holy Spirit;
Twentieth Century New Testament
not as the result of any righteous actions that we had done, but in fulfillment of his merciful purposes. He saved us by that Washing which was a New Birth to us, and by the renewing power of the Holy Spirit,
Webster
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Spirit;
Weymouth New Testament
as righteous men, had done, but as the result of His own mercy He saved us by means of the bath of regeneration and the renewal of our natures by the Holy Spirit,
Williams New Testament
He saved us, not for upright deeds that we had done, but in accordance with His mercy, through the bath of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
World English Bible
not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,
Worrell New Testament
not by works of righteousness which we did, but according to His mercy, He saved us through a washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit;
Worsley New Testament
not for works of righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the holy Spirit;
Youngs Literal Translation
(not by works that are in righteousness that we did but according to His kindness,) He did save us, through a bathing of regeneration, and a renewing of the Holy Spirit,
Themes
Baptism » Emblematic of the influences of the holy ghost
Baptism with the holy ghost » Renews and cleanses the soul
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
God » Mercy of » Makes salvation possible
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
Good » Works encouraged » Insufficient to secure salvation
Grace » Of Christ » Bestows unmerited favours
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Necessary to salvation
Inheritance » Who is an heir of God through Christ
Justification » Justification coming by jesus Christ
Kindness » The kindness of the lord
Laver of brass » Illustrative of » Regeneration
God, Love Of » Exhibited in » Freeness of salvation
Loving Kindness Of God » Is through Christ
Mercy » Makes salvation possible
God's Mercy » Manifested » In salvation
New » Man » Strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
New » Birth » Necessary to salvation
New Birth » Effected by » The holy ghost
New Birth » Described as » The washing of regeneration
New Birth » Is of the mercy of God
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Regeneration » The teaching concerning » Necessary to salvation
Righteousness » No salvation by works of
Spiritual » Renewal » Man, strengthened and renewed by the holy spirit
Washing » Figurative » Of regeneration
religious Work » Examples of » Insufficient to secure salvation
Topics
Interlinear
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διά
Dia
by, through, with, for, for ... sake, therefore , for this cause , because,
Usage: 527
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Titus 3:5
Images Titus 3:5
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Conduct Toward All People
4 In grace our Savior God appeared, to make his love for mankind clear. 5 "Twas not for deeds that we had done, but by his steadfast love alone, he saved us through a second birth, renewed us by the Spirit's work, 6 and poured him out upon us, too, through Jesus the Messiah our Savior true.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.
1 Peter 3:21
Baptism, which is symbolized by that water, now saves you also, not by removing dirt from the body, but by asking God for a clear conscience based on the resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah,
1 Corinthians 6:11
That is what some of you were! But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of our Lord Jesus the Messiah and by the Spirit of our God.
Ephesians 2:4
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love for us
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by such grace you have been saved through faith. This does not come from you; it is the gift of God
Ephesians 5:26
so that he might make it holy by cleansing it, washing it with water and the word,
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah! Because of his great mercy he has granted us a new birth, resulting in an immortal hope through the resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah, from the dead
John 3:3-5
Jesus replied to him, "Truly, I tell you emphatically, unless a person is born from above he cannot see the kingdom of God."
Colossians 3:10
and have clothed yourselves with the new nature, which is being renewed in full knowledge, consistent with the image of the one who created it.
2 Timothy 1:9
He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own accomplishments, but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in the Messiah Jesus before time began.
Job 9:20
Though I'm in the right, my own mouth will condemn me; though I'm blameless, he'll pronounce me as guilty.
Job 15:14
"What is mankind, that he can be blameless? Or does being born of a woman mean he'll be in the right?
Job 25:4
How can a human being become right with God? How can a human being be pure?
Psalm 51:10
God, create a pure heart in me, and renew a right attitude within me.
Psalm 62:12
Also to you, Lord, belongs gracious love, because you reward each person according to what he does. A Davidic Psalm, while he was in the Judean wilderness.
Psalm 86:5
Indeed you, Lord, are kind and forgiving, overflowing with gracious love to everyone who calls on you.
Psalm 86:15
But you, Lord, are a compassionate God, merciful and patient, with unending gracious love and faithfulness.
Psalm 130:7
Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is gracious love, along with abundant redemption.
Psalm 143:2
Do not enter into judgment with your servant, for no living person is righteous in your sight.
Isaiah 57:12
"I will denounce your righteousness and your works, for your collections of idols will not benefit you.
Micah 7:18
Is there any God like you, forgiving iniquity, passing over transgressions by the survivors who are your heritage? He is not angry forever, because he delights in gracious love.
Luke 1:50
His mercy lasts from generation to generation for those who fear him.
Luke 1:54
He helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful,
Luke 1:72
He has shown mercy to our ancestors and remembered his holy covenant,
Luke 1:78
Because of the tender mercy of our God, his light from on high has visited us,
Luke 10:27-29
He answered, "You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind. And you must love your neighbor as yourself."
Romans 3:20
Therefore, God will not justify any human being by means of the actions prescribed by the Law, for through the Law comes the full knowledge of sin.
Romans 3:28
For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the actions prescribed by the Law.
Romans 4:5
However, to someone who does not work, but simply believes in the one who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.
Romans 9:11
Yet before their children had been born or had done anything good or bad (so that God's plan of election might continue to operate
Romans 9:16
Therefore, God's choice does not depend on a person's will or effort, but on God himself, who shows mercy.
Romans 9:30
What can we say, then? Gentiles, who were not pursuing righteousness, have attained righteousness, a righteousness that comes through faith.
Romans 11:6
But if this is by grace, then it is no longer on the basis of actions. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
Galatians 2:16
yet we know that a person is not justified by doing what the Law requires, but rather by the faithfulness of Jesus the Messiah. We, too, have believed in the Messiah Jesus so that we might be justified by the faithfulness of the Messiah and not by doing what the Law requires, for no human being will be justified by doing what the Law requires.
Galatians 3:16-21
Now the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his descendant. It doesn't say "descendants," referring to many, but "your descendant," referring to one person, who is the Messiah.
Ephesians 1:6-7
so that we would praise his glorious grace that he gave us in the Beloved One.
Ephesians 4:23
to be renewed in your mental attitude,
Titus 3:4
In grace our Savior God appeared, to make his love for mankind clear.
Hebrews 4:16
So let us keep on coming boldly to the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 6:6
and who have fallen away, as long as they continue to crucify the Son of God to their own detriment by exposing him to public ridicule.
1 Peter 2:10
Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God. Once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.