12 And teacheth us, that we should deny ungodliness and [a]worldly lusts, and that we should live soberly and righteously, and godly in this present world,

13 [b]Looking for that blessed hope, and appearing of that glory of that mighty God, and of our Savior Jesus Christ.

14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purge us to be a [c]peculiar people unto himself, zealous of good works.

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Footnotes

  1. Titus 2:12 Lusts of the flesh, which belong to the present state of this life and world.
  2. Titus 2:13 Christ is here most plainly called that mighty God, and his appearance and coming is called by the figure Metonymy, our hope.
  3. Titus 2:14 As it were a thing peculiarly laid up for himself.

12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,(A) and to live self-controlled,(B) upright and godly lives(C) in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing(D) of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,(E) 14 who gave himself for us(F) to redeem us from all wickedness(G) and to purify(H) for himself a people that are his very own,(I) eager to do what is good.(J)

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