Titus 3:8
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“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.”
περί
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
λόγος
saying,
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λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
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ἵνα
so that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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πιστεύω
already believing
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πιστεύω
To believe, to trust, to have faith. Pisteuo. Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved. Believing is more than intellectual agreement. It is a transfer of trust to Jesus.
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θεός
in God;
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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καλός
excellent
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καλός
Good, beautiful, excellent. Kalos. She has done a beautiful thing. What looks like extravagance to the world looks beautiful to Jesus. He sees the love behind the act.
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πιστός
Trustworthy is
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πιστός
Faithful, trustworthy, reliable. Pistos. Well done good and faithful servant. God is looking for faithfulness not brilliance. Be trustworthy in what He has given you.
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οὗτος
These things
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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ἔργον
works
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ἔργον
Work, deed, act. Ergon. We are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works. Good works are not the root of salvation. They are the fruit of it.
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βούλομαι
I want
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βούλομαι
To be willing. God is not willing that any should perish. His will is always toward life and salvation.
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προΐστημι
to be devoted
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προΐστημι
to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise
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διαβεβαιόομαι
to affirm strongly
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διαβεβαιόομαι
to confirm thoroughly (by words), i.e. asseverate
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ὠφέλιμος
profitable
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ὠφέλιμος
helpful or serviceable, i.e. advantageous
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φροντίζω
may take care
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φροντίζω
to exercise thought, i.e. be anxious
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