titus 3:8 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

Titus 3:8

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— [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.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I will that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they which have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I desire that thou affirm confidently, to the end that they who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men:
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— [This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they who have believed in God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— The word [is] faithful, and I desire that thou insist strenuously on these things, that they who have believed God may take care to pay diligent attention to good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Faithful, the saying! And, concerning these things, I am minded that thou be strongly affirming, in order that they who have believed God may be careful to be forward, in noble works. These things, are honourable, and profitable unto men;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— Stedfast [is] the word; and concerning these things I counsel thee to affirm fully, that they may be thoughtful, to be leading in good works—who have believed God; these are the good and profitable things to men,
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— It is a faithful saying. And these things I will have thee affirm constantly, that they who believe in God may be careful to excel in good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— This is a true saying, and these thinges I will thou shouldest affirme, that they which haue beleeued God, might be carefull to shewe foorth good woorkes. These things are good and profitable vnto men.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— [This is] a faithfull saying, and these things I will that thou affirme constantly, that they which haue beleeued in God, might be carefull to maintaine good works: these things are good and profitable vnto men.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— This is a true saying, and these things I want you to constantly affirm, so that those who believe in God may be careful to do good works continually. These things are good and profitable to men.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Faithful is the word; and in this I will that thou also establish them, that they should be careful to perform good works, they who have believed in Aloha. These are good and profitable unto men.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— Faithful is the word: and in these things, I would have thee also establish them; so that they, who have believed in God, may be careful to cultivate good works: these are the things, which are good, and profitable to men.

[This is] a faithful 4103

{4103} Prime
πιστός
pistos
{pis-tos'}

From G3982; objectively trustworthy; subjectively trustful.

saying, 3056

{3056} Prime
λόγος
logos
{log'-os}

From G3004; something said (including the thought); by implication a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension a computation; specifically (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (that is, Christ).

and 2532

{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}

Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.

these things 5130

{5130} Prime
τούτων
touton
{too'-tone}

Genitive plural masculine or neuter of G3778; of (from or concerning) these (persons or things).

y4012

[4012] Standard
περί
peri
{per-ee'}

From the base of G4008; properly through (all over), that is, 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).

I will 1014

{1014} Prime
βούλομαι
boulomai
{boo'-lom-ahee}

Middle voice of a primary verb; to 'will', that is, (reflexively) be willing.

z5736

<5736> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Middle or Passive Deponent (See G5790)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 618

that thou 4571

{4571} Prime
σέ
se
{seh}

Accusative singular of G4771; thee.

affirm constantly, 1226

{1226} Prime
διαβεβαιόομαι
diabebaioomai
{dee-ab-eb-ahee-o'-om-ahee}

Middle voice of a compound of G1223 and G0950; to confirm thoroughly (by words), that is, asseverate.

z5738

<5738> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Middle or Passive Deponent (See G5790)
Mood - Infinitive (See G5795)
Count - 109

that 2443

{2443} Prime
ἵνα
hina
{hin'-ah}

Probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result).

they which have believed 4100

{4100} Prime
πιστεύω
pisteuo
{pist-yoo'-o}

From G4102; to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or thing), that is, credit; by implication to entrust (especially one's spiritual well being to Christ).

z5761

<5761> Grammar

Tense - Perfect (See G5778)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 193

in God 2316

{2316} Prime
θεός
theos
{theh'-os}

Of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with G3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively a magistrate; by Hebraism very.

might be careful 5431

{5431} Prime
φροντίζω
phrontizo
{fron-tid'-zo}

From a derivative of G5424; to exercise thought, that is, be anxious.

z5725

<5725> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Subjunctive (See G5792)
Count - 352

to maintain 4291

{4291} Prime
προΐστημι
proistemi
{pro-is'-tay-mee}

From G4253 and G2476; to stand before, that is, (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise.

z5733

<5733> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Middle (See G5785)
Mood - Infinitive (See G5795)
Count - 30

good 2570

{2570} Prime
καλός
kalos
{kal-os'}

Of uncertain affinity; properly beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), that is, valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from G0018, which is properly intrinsic).

works. 2041

{2041} Prime
ἔργον
ergon
{er'-gon}

From ἔργω [[ergo]] (a primary but obsolete word; to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication an act.

These things 5023

{5023} Prime
ταῦτα
tauta
{tow'-tah}

Nomitive or accusative neuter plural of G3778; these things.

are 2076

{2076} Prime
ἐστί
esti
{es-tee'}

Third person singular present indicative of G1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are.

z5748

<5748> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 1612

good 2570

{2570} Prime
καλός
kalos
{kal-os'}

and 2532

{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}

profitable 5624

{5624} Prime
ὠφέλιμος
ophelimos
{o-fel'-ee-mos}

From a form of G3786; helpful or serviceable, that is, advantageous.

unto men. 444

{0444} Prime
ἄνθρωπος
anthropos
{anth'-ro-pos}

From G0435 and ὤψ [[ops]] (the countenance; from G3700); manfaced, that is, a human being.

Titus 3:8

_ _ Greek, “faithful is the saying.” A formula peculiar to the Pastoral Epistles. Here “the saying” is the statement (Titus 3:4-7) as to the gratuitousness of God’s gift of salvation. Answering to the “Amen.”

_ _ these things, etc. — Greek, “concerning these things (the truths dwelt on, Titus 3:4-7; not as English Version, what follow), I will that thou affirm (insist) strongly and persistently, in order that they who have believed God (the Greek for ‘believed in God’ is different, John 14:1. ‘They who have learnt to credit God’ in what He saith) may be careful (‘Solicitously sedulous’; diligence is necessary) to maintain (literally, ‘to set before themselves so as to sustain’) good works.” No longer applying their care to “unprofitable” and unpractical speculations (Titus 3:9).

_ _ These things — These results of doctrine (“good works”) are “good and profitable unto men,” whereas no such practical results flow from “foolish questions.” So Grotius and Wiesinger. But Alford, to avoid the tautology, “these (good works) are good unto men,” explains, “these truths” (Titus 3:4-7).

See commentary on Titus 3:1-8.

Titus 3:8

Be careful to excel in good works — Though the apostle does not lay these for the foundation, yet he brings them in at their proper place, and then mentions them, not slightly, but as affairs of great importance. He desires that all believers should be careful — Have their thoughts upon them: use their best contrivance, their utmost endeavours, not barely to practise, but to excel, to be eminent and distinguished in them: because, though they are not the ground of our reconciliation with God, yet they are amiable and honourable to the Christian profession. And profitable to men — Means of increasing the everlasting happiness both of ourselves and others.

Titus 3:8

⁽³⁾ [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 ^(c) good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

⁽³⁾ Again with great earnestness emphasises how we ought to give ourselves to true godliness and avoid all vain questions, which serve to nothing but to cause strife and debate.

^(c) Give themselves earnestly to good works.

a faithful:
Titus 1:9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
1 Timothy 1:15 This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

that thou:
Proverbs 21:28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
Acts 12:15 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
2 Corinthians 4:13 We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

which:
Psalms 78:22 Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:
John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
John 12:44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
Romans 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
1 Peter 1:21 Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
1 John 5:10-13 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. ... These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

be:
Titus 3:1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
Titus 3:14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

good:
Job 22:2 Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself?
Job 35:7-8 If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand? ... Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.
Psalms 16:2-3 [O my soul], thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou [art] my Lord: my goodness [extendeth] not to thee; ... [But] to the saints that [are] in the earth, and [to] the excellent, in whom [is] all my delight.
2 Corinthians 9:12-15 For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; ... Thanks [be] unto God for his unspeakable gift.
Philemon 1:11 Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me:

Jb 22:2; 35:7. Ps 16:2; 78:22. Pv 21:28. Jn 5:24; 12:44. Ac 12:15. Ro 4:5. 2Co 4:13; 9:12. 1Ti 1:15. Tit 1:9; 2:14; 3:1, 14. Phm 1:11. 1P 1:21. 1Jn 5:10.