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Titus 3:15
All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses Titus at the conclusion of the letter, immediately following instructions for believers to pursue good works and meet practical needs. The greeting originates from the author’s companions and extends to Titus and the local believers.
The words — Ἀσπάζονταί (Aspazontai) translates to "greet," and ἄσπασαι (aspasai) commands "do greet." These verbs frame the closing as a direct, reciprocal instruction to exchange fellowship.
The thread — Comparable closing greetings appear in Ephesians 6:23, Colossians 4:18, and 2 John 1:1. These passages consistently pair community fellowship with grace and faith as standard epistolary conclusions.
Why it lands — The text commands reciprocal greeting among those who love the faith and extends grace to the entire community. A reader must actively maintain Christian fellowship and acknowledge shared grace rather than withdraw from the body.
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The Greek words
King James Version
All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia.
Cross-references
- Ephesians 6:23 Peace to the brothers and love with faith from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Colossians 4:18 This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
- 2 John 1:1 The elder, To the chosen lady and her children, whom I love in the truth—and not I alone, but also all who know the truth—
- Romans 16:1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.
- Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.
- 1 Timothy 1:2 To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
- 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
- Hebrews 13:25 Grace be with all of you.
- 1 Corinthians 16:23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.
- 2 Timothy 4:22 The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.