Titus 3:8

Summary of the Letter

3:8 This saying 1  is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, 2  so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

Titus 3:14

3:14 Here is another way that our people 3  can learn 4  to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

1 sn This saying (Grk “the saying”) refers to the preceding citation (Titus 3:4-7). See 1 Tim 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11 for other occurrences of this phrase.

2 tn Grk “concerning these things.”

3 tn Grk “that those who are ours” (referring to the Christians).

4 tn Grk “and also let our people learn.”