Titus 3:5 web — not by works of righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us, through the washing of…

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,"

— Titus 3:5, World English Bible

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Titus 3 — Context

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to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

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For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

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But when the kindness of God our Savior and his love toward mankind appeared,

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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,

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whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;

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that, being justified by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

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This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

Titus 3:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Titus 3:5 say?
Titus 3:5 in the World English Bible reads: “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,”
Where is Titus 3:5 in the Bible?
Titus 3:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Titus, chapter 3, verse 5.
Who wrote Titus?
Titus is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of Titus about?
Paul writes Titus to "set in order" the churches of Crete — appoint qualified elders, silence false teachers, and call God's people to lives that adorn the gospel. The letter has one of the New Testament's clearest summaries of the gospel of grace.
What are the major themes of Titus?
Titus explores themes including Church Order, Good Works, Grace That Trains, Sound Doctrine. These themes shape the meaning and context of Titus 3:5.
What translation should I read Titus 3:5 in?
Titus 3:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Titus 3:5?
Titus 3:5 reads (WEB): “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,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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