Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Titus 2:14 in other translations
| BSB | 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. |
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| WEB | who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works. |
| ASV | who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works. |
| YLT | who did give himself for us, that he might ransom us from all lawlessness, and might purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works; |
| DARBY | who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all lawlessness, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous for good works. |
| BBE | Who gave himself for us, so that he might make us free from all wrongdoing, and make for himself a people clean in heart and on fire with good works. |
| Webster | Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. |
What does Titus 2:14 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
That he might redeem us from all iniquity. The word here rendered redeem λυτροω, occurs only here and in Lk 24:21, 1Pet 1:18. The noun, however-- λυτρον, lutron, occurs in Mt 20:28, and Mk 10:45, where it is rendered ransom. See it explained Mt 20:28. It is here said that the object of his giving himself was to save his people from all iniquity. See this explained Mt 1:21.
And purify unto himself.
(1.) Purify them, or make them holy. This is the first and leading object. Heb 9:14.
(2.) Unto himself: that is, they are no longer to be regarded as their own, but as redeemed for his own service, and for the promotion of his glory. 1Cor 6:19, 1Cor 6:20.
A peculiar people, 1Pet 2:9. The word here used (περιουσιος) occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. It means, properly, having abundance; and then one's own, what is special, or peculiar, (Rob. Lex.;) and here means that they were to be regarded as belonging to the Lord Jesus. It does not mean, as the word would seem to imply--and as is undoubtedly true--that they are to be a peculiar people in the sense that they are to be unlike others, or to have views and principles peculiar to themselves; but that they belong to the "Saviour" in contradistinction from belonging to themselves--"peculiar," or his own in the sense that a man's property is his own, and does not belong to others. This passage, therefore, should not be used to prove that Christians should be unlike others in their manner of living, but that they belong to Christ as his redeemed people. From that it may indeed be inferred that they should be unlike others, but that is not the direct teaching of the passage.
Zealous of good works. As the result of their redemption; that is, this is one object of their having been redeemed. Eph 2:10.
(f) "gave himself" Eph 5:2 (g) "all iniquity" Ps 130:8 (h) "purity" Heb 9:14 (i) "peculiar" De 7:6, 1Pet 2:9 (k) "zealous" Eph 2:10
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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Titus 2:11-15
The doctrine of grace and salvation by the gospel, is for all ranks and conditions of men. It teaches to forsake sin; to have no more to do with it. An earthly, sensual conversation suits not a heavenly calling. It teaches to make conscience of that which is good. We must look to God in Christ, as the object of our hope and worship. A gospel conversation must be a godly conversation. See our duty in a very few…
Titus 2:14 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Titus 2:14
- Hebrews 9:14
How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?
- Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
- 1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
- 1 Peter 1:18
Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
- Titus 3:8
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.
- Revelation 5:9
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;
- Galatians 3:13
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
- Ezekiel 36:25
Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
- Galatians 2:20
I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
- 1 Peter 1:22
Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
- Acts 9:36
Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
- Matthew 20:28
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mt 20:28; Joh 6:51; 10:15; Ga 1:4; 2:20; 3:13; Eph 5:2,23-27
1Ti 1:15; 2:6; Heb 9:14; 1Pe 3:18; Re 1:5; 5:9
that.
Ge 48:16; Ps 130:8; Eze 36:25; Mt 1:21; Ro 11:26,27
purify.
Mal 3:3; Mt 3:12; Ac 15:9; Heb 9:14; Jas 4:8; 1Pe 1:22; 1Jo 3:2
unto.
Ac 15:14; Ro 14:7,8; 2Co 5:14,15
peculiar.
Ex 15:16; 19:5,6; De 7:6; 14:2; 26:18; Ps 135:4; 1Pe 2:9
zealous.
7; 3:8; Nu 25:13; Ac 9:36; Eph 2:10; 1Ti 2:10; 6:18; Heb 10:24
1Pe 2:12
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Context
- Titus 2:13
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
- Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
- Titus 2:15
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
Titus 2:14 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Que se dió á sí mismo por nosotros para redimirnos de toda iniquidad, y limpiar para sí un pueblo propio, celoso de buenas obras. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | qui s’est donné lui-même pour nous, afin qu’il nous rachète de toute iniquité et qu’il purifie pour lui-même un peuple acquis, zélé pour les bonnes œuvres. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | der sich selbst für uns gegeben hat, auf daß er uns loskaufte von aller Gesetzlosigkeit und reinigte sich selbst ein Eigentumsvolk, eifrig in guten Werken. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | qui dedit semetipsum pro nobis, ut nos redimeret ab omni iniquitate, et mundaret sibi populum acceptabilem, sectatorem bonorum operum. |