Bible Strands
Titus 1:3
In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses Titus, his true child in the common faith, immediately after describing God's promise of eternal life made before time began. He speaks at the moment of commissioning, explaining the timing and authority behind his gospel proclamation.
The words — ἐφανέρωσεν (ephanerōsen) means He revealed, and καιροῖς ἰδίοις (kairois idiois) denotes in His own seasons. These terms anchor the verse's claim that God's word was made evident according to His specific timing.
The thread — The theme of divine timing and revealed word appears in 1 Timothy 1:11, which links the glorious gospel to Paul's entrusted proclamation, and Titus 3:4, which notes when the kindness of God our Savior appeared. These references show the consistent pattern of God's promised word being manifested at His appointed moment.
Why it lands — It demands recognition that the gospel's authority rests on God's command rather than human initiative. It requires the reader to trust that God's timing in revealing His word is deliberate and sufficient.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
Cross-references
- 1 Timothy 1:11 that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
- 1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,
- Titus 3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
- Titus 2:10 not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.
- Titus 2:13 as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
- Isaiah 45:15 Truly You are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, the Savior.
- Isaiah 45:21 Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me.
- Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.
- Mark 13:10 And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all the nations.
- Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.