Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Paul addresses Titus in a pastoral letter, placing this instruction between the declaration of justification by grace and the warning against fruitless legal disputes.

The words — Πιστὸς (pistos) = trustworthy describes the reliability of the preceding teaching, while βούλομαι (boulomai) = I want conveys Paul’s direct command to Titus regarding its reinforcement.

The thread — The call to good works echoes Titus 3:14, while the emphasis on trustworthy teaching connects to the requirement in Titus 1:9 to hold firmly to the faithful word.

Why it lands — The text states that believers must prioritize good deeds because they are excellent and profitable, demanding practical obedience rather than abstract debate.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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.

Cross-references

Titus 3:14 And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
Psalms 16:2 I said to the LORD, “You are my Lord; apart from You I have no good thing.”
Titus 1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
Titus 2:14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Titus 3:1 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
Romans 4:5 However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.
Job 22:2 “Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?
John 5:24 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.
John 12:44 Then Jesus cried out, “Whoever believes in Me does not believe in Me alone, but in the One who sent Me.
1 Timothy 1:15 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.