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Selected Verse: Titus 3:7 - King James
Verse |
Translation |
Text |
Tit 3:7 |
King James |
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
That, &c.--the purpose which He aimed at in having "saved us" (Tit 3:5), namely, "That being (having been) justified (accounted righteous through faith at our 'regeneration,' and made righteous by the daily 'renewing of the Holy Ghost') by His grace (as opposed to works, Tit 3:5) we should be made heirs."
his grace--Greek, "the grace of the former," that is, God (Tit 3:4; Rom 5:15).
heirs-- (Gal 3:29).
according to the hope of eternal life-- Tit 1:2, and also the position of the Greek words, confirm English Version, that is, agreeably to the hope of eternal life; the eternal inheritance fully satisfying the hope. BENGEL and ELLICOTT explain it, "heirs of eternal life, in the way of hope," that is, not yet in actual possession. Such a blessed hope, which once was not possessed, will lead a Christian to practice holiness and meekness toward others, the lesson especially needed by the Cretans. |
Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
That being justified by his grace - Not by our own works, but by his favor or mercy; see the notes at Rom 3:24.
We should be made heirs - See the notes at Rom 8:15, Rom 8:17.
According to the hope of eternal life - In reference to the hope of eternal life; that is, we have that hope in virtue of our being adopted with the family of God, and being made heirs. He has received us as his children, and permits us to hope that we shall live with him forever. |
The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
by his grace
Grace (in salvation). (Heb 2:9); (Rom 3:24).
(See Scofield) - (Joh 1:17). |
Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Being justified (δικαιωθέντες)
In Pastorals only here and Ti1 3:16 (note). See Introd. VI. Justification is conceived as taking place before the outpouring of the Spirit.
By his grace (τῇ ἐκείνου χάριτι)
By the grace of Jesus Christ. See Act 15:11; Co2 8:9; Co2 13:14; Rom 5:6; Gal 1:6.
We should be made heirs (κληρονόμοι γενηθῶμεν)
Κληρονόμος heir only here in Pastorals. A favorite idea of Paul. See Rom 4:13; Rom 8:17; Gal 3:29. Heirship of eternal life is the result of justification. So, clearly, Romans 5. It is attested and confirmed by the Holy Spirit. Co2 5:5; Eph 1:14.
According to the hope of eternal life (κατ' ἐλπίδα ζωῆς αἰωνίου)
Const. of eternal life with heirs, and rend. heirs of eternal life according to hope. Comp. Rom 4:18; Rom 5:2; Rom 8:24; Gal 5:5; Col 1:5, Col 1:27; Tit 1:2; Pe1 1:3; Jo1 3:2, Jo1 3:3. |
Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
That, being justified by his grace - Being freed from sin; for the term justification is to be taken here as implying the whole work of the grace of Christ on the heart, in order to its preparation for eternal glory.
Should be made heirs - The Gospel not only gave them the hope of an endless state of glory for their souls, but also of the resurrection and final glorification of their bodies; and they who were children of God were to be made heirs of his glory. See the note on Gal 4:6, Gal 4:7. |
2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
15 But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
5 For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.
24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.
29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:
6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.
9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.