Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version in the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time, New Living Translation This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began. English Standard Version in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began Berean Standard Bible in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. Berean Literal Bible in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time eternal King James Bible In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; New King James Version in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began, New American Standard Bible in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago, NASB 1995 in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago, NASB 1977 in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised long ages ago, Legacy Standard Bible in the hope of eternal life, which the God who cannot lie promised from all eternity, Amplified Bible based on the hope and divine guarantee of eternal life, [the life] which God, who is ever truthful and without deceit, promised before the ages of time began, Christian Standard Bible in the hope of eternal life that God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. Holman Christian Standard Bible in the hope of eternal life that God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. American Standard Version in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before times eternal; Aramaic Bible in Plain English Concerning the hope of eternal life, which The True God promised before the times of the world. Contemporary English Version Then they will have the hope of eternal life God promised long ago. And God never tells a lie! Douay-Rheims Bible Unto the hope of life everlasting, which God, who lieth not, hath promised before the times of the world: English Revised Version in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before times eternal; GOD'S WORD® Translation My message is based on the confidence of eternal life. God, who never lies, promised this eternal life before the world began. Good News Translation which is based on the hope for eternal life. God, who does not lie, promised us this life before the beginning of time, International Standard Version which is based on the hope of eternal life that God, who cannot lie, promised before the world began. Literal Standard Version on hope of continuous life, which God, who does not lie, promised before times of ages Majority Standard Bible in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. New American Bible in the hope of eternal life that God, who does not lie, promised before time began, NET Bible in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began. New Revised Standard Version in the hope of eternal life that God, who never lies, promised before the ages began— New Heart English Bible in hope of everlasting life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began; Webster's Bible Translation In hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the world began; Weymouth New Testament in hope of the Life of the Ages which God, who is never false to His word, promised before the commencement of the Ages. World English Bible in hope of eternal life, which God, who can’t lie, promised before time began; Young's Literal Translation upon hope of life age-during, which God, who doth not lie, did promise before times of ages, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Greeting to Titus1Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness, 2in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. 3In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.… Cross References 1 Samuel 15:29 Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind." Isaiah 1:20 But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword." For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Romans 1:2 the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, Romans 16:25 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past 2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, 2 Timothy 1:9 He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began. 2 Timothy 2:13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Treasury of Scripture In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; In. Titus 2:7,13 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, … Titus 3:7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. John 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. eternal. Matthew 25:46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Mark 10:17,30 And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? … John 3:15,16 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life… God. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? 1 Samuel 15:29 And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. 1 Thessalonians 2:15 Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men: promised. 2 Timothy 1:1,9 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, … Revelation 17:8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. before. Proverbs 8:23-31 I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was… Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: John 17:24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. Jump to Previous Age-During Ages Ago Beginning Commencement Eternal Faith Hope Life Promise Promised Resting Time Times Word WorldJump to Next Age-During Ages Ago Beginning Commencement Eternal Faith Hope Life Promise Promised Resting Time Times Word WorldTitus 1 1. Paul greets Titus, who was left to finish the work in Crete.6. How those chosen as ministers ought to be qualified. 11. The mouths of evil teachers to be stopped; 12. and what manner of men they be. (2) In hope of eternal life.--Better translated, resting on the hope of eternal life. The connection of the preceding clauses with these words has been well summed up: "The Apostle's calling had for its object the faith of the elect and the knowledge of the truth; and the basis on which all this rested was the hope of eternal life." Which God, that cannot lie.--Possibly, this singular and strong expression was chosen with reference to the peculiar vice of the Cretans, over whose Church Titus was then presiding. (See Titus 1:12 : "One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars.") Promised before the world began.--More accurately rendered, from eternal ages. (See 2Timothy 1:9.) The promise of eternal life was the result of a divine purpose fixed from eternity. Verse 2. - Who for that, A.V.; times eternal for the world began, A.V. In hope of eternal life. This seems to be a further description of the scope or sphere of the apostolate, which, as some take ἐπί, is based upon the hope of eternal life. Who cannot lie (ἀψευδής); here only in the New Testament, rarely in the LXX., but common in classical Greek. The epithet is here used to show the certainty of the fulfillment of the promise made before the ages (comp. Hebrews 6:18; Numbers 23:19). Before times eternal (see 2 Timothy 1:9, note). The translation, "before times eternal," conveys no sense; χρόνοι αἰώνοι are "the times of ages past" (Romans 16:25), placed in opposition to the καιροί ἰδιοί, or to the "now" of 2 Timothy 1:10, in which the manifestation of the promise took place.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek inἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [the] hope ἐλπίδι (elpidi) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1680: Hope, expectation, trust, confidence. From a primary elpo; expectation or confidence. of eternal αἰωνίου (aiōniou) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 166: From aion; perpetual. life, ζωῆς (zōēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2222: Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. which ἣν (hēn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. God, Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. who cannot lie, ἀψευδὴς (apseudēs) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 893: Not guilty of falsehood, truthful. Veracious. promised ἐπηγγείλατο (epēngeilato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1861: From epi and the base of aggelos; to announce upon, i.e. to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself. before πρὸ (pro) Preposition Strong's 4253: A primary preposition; 'fore', i.e. In front of, prior to. time χρόνων (chronōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 5550: A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. began. αἰωνίων (aiōniōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 166: From aion; perpetual. Links Titus 1:2 NIVTitus 1:2 NLT Titus 1:2 ESV Titus 1:2 NASB Titus 1:2 KJV Titus 1:2 BibleApps.com Titus 1:2 Biblia Paralela Titus 1:2 Chinese Bible Titus 1:2 French Bible Titus 1:2 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life which God (Ti. Tt.) |
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