Titus 2:11-14

Teach Sound Doctrine

¹¹ For _h the grace of God _i has appeared, bringing salvation _j for all people, ¹² training us to renounce ungodliness and _k worldly passions, and _l to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in _m the present age, ¹³ _n waiting for our blessed _o hope, the _p appearing of the glory of our great _q God and Savior Jesus Christ, ¹⁴ _r who gave himself for us to _s redeem us from all lawlessness and _t to purify for himself _t a people for his own possession who are _u zealous for good works.

1. Cross References
   Titus 3:7
   So that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
   Acts 11:23
   When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose.
   
2. Cross References
   Titus 3:4
   But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared.
   
3. Cross References
   Psalms 67:2
   That your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.
   1 Timothy 2:4
   Who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
   
4. Cross References
   1 Peter 4:2
   So as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.
   1 John 2:16
   For all that is in the world - the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions - is not from the Father but is from the world.
   
5. Cross References
   2 Timothy 3:12
   Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
   Acts 24:25
   And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, "Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.
   
6. Cross References
   1 Timothy 6:17
   As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
   2 Timothy 4:10
   For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
   
7. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 1:7
   So that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
   2 Peter 3:12
   Waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn!
   
8. Cross References
   Titus 1:2
   In hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began
   
9. Cross References
   2 Thessalonians 2:8
   And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by the appearance of his coming.
   
10. Cross References
    2 Peter 1:1
    Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:
    
11. Cross References
    Matthew 20:28
    Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
    
12. Cross References
    Psalms 130:8
    And he will redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
    1 Peter 1:18
    Knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold.
    
13. Cross References
    Ezekiel 37:23
    They shall not defile themselves anymore with their idols and their detestable things, or with any of their transgressions. But I will save them from all the backslidings in which they have sinned, and will cleanse them; and they shall be my people, and I will be their God.
    Exodus 19:5
    Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine.
    
14. Cross References
    Ezekiel 37:23
    They shall not defile themselves anymore with their idols and their detestable things, or with any of their transgressions. But I will save them from all the backslidings in which they have sinned, and will cleanse them; and they shall be my people, and I will be their God.
    Exodus 19:5
    Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine.
    
15. Cross References
    Titus 3:8
    The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.
    Ephesians 2:10
    For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.