Titus 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Titus 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Titus 2:14 is a verse from the book of Titus in the New Testament. The NIV reads: "who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Titus 2:14 — NIV
“who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”
— Titus 2:14 (NIV)
Cross-References for Titus 2:14
“Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.”
Related to God's chosen people
“for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. Out of all the peoples on the face of the earth, the LORD has chosen you to be his treasured possession.”
Related to God's chosen people
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
Similar language about being a chosen people
“For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.”
Shares the theme of God's choosing and sanctifying his people
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,”
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