he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
CHAPTER 3 Titus 3:1-3 1. Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 1. Admone illos principibus et potestatibus subditos esse dicto oboedire ad omne opus bonum paratos esse 2. To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 2.
Commenting on Titus 3:1-15
Here is the fourth thing in the matter of the epistle. The apostle had directed Titus in reference to the particular and special duties of several sorts of persons; now he bids him exhort to what concerned them more in common, namely, to quietness and submission to rulers, and readiness to do good, and to equitable and gentle behaviour towards all men - things comely...
Commenting on Titus 3:1-8
Not by works of righteousness which we have done,.... The great instance of the kindness and love of God our Saviour is salvation; which the apostle denies that it is brought about by any works, even the best works of men; for "works of righteousness" are works done according to a righteous law, and in obedience to it; and in a righteous manner, from right...