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- Second Epistle to TimothyBible
The Second Epistle to Timothy is a book of the New Testament, traditionally understood as a letter written by the apostle Paul from prison to his disciple Timothy. Together with First Timothy and Titus, it is known as one of the Pastoral Epistles.
- Epistle to TitusBible
The Epistle to Titus is a book of the New Testament, a letter in which the apostle Paul instructs his coworker Titus, whom he had left on the island of Crete, to appoint church leaders and to uphold sound teaching and right living. Together with 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy, it is known as one of the "Pastoral Epistles."
- Titus 3Bible
Titus 3 is the final chapter of the Epistle to Titus. It urges the believers in Crete to submit to those in authority and to devote themselves to good works, and it teaches that salvation comes not through works but through the mercy of God. The chapter closes with a charge to avoid disputes, followed by personal news and greetings.
- Philemon and OnesimusPeople
Philemon, the recipient of Paul's Epistle to Philemon, was a Christian in whose house a church met. Onesimus, his slave, became a Christian through Paul.
- TitusPeople
Titus was a Gentile coworker of Paul in the New Testament. He traveled between Paul and the church at Corinth, set the churches of Crete in order, and is the recipient of the Epistle to Titus.
- Second Epistle of JohnBible
The Second Epistle of John is the twenty-fourth book of the New Testament, a brief letter of thirteen verses from an author who calls himself "the elder" to "the elect lady and her children." It sets forth the commandment to love one another and warns against false teachers.
- 2 CorinthiansBible
Second Corinthians is the eighth book of the New Testament and the second letter Paul sent to the church at Corinth. It addresses Paul's defense of his apostleship, comfort in suffering, and the collection to aid the church in Jerusalem. Its verse 13:13 (13:14 in many English Bibles) is used as the benediction in worship.
- 2 PeterBible
Second Peter is one of the General Epistles of the New Testament, a three-chapter letter written in the name of the apostle Peter. It warns against false teachers and urges believers to live godly lives as they await the return of Christ.
- Letter of JeremiahBible
The Letter of Jeremiah is a short work presented as a letter from Jeremiah to the Judean captives being carried off to Babylon, warning them against idolatry. The Catholic and Orthodox churches include it in the Bible, while Protestants classify it among the Apocrypha.
- James 4Bible
James 4 traces the root of quarrels to lusts and to friendship with the world, and it urges readers to submit to God and humble themselves. It goes on to warn against speaking evil of a brother and against boasting about tomorrow without regard for the will of God.
- James 1Bible
James 1 opens with James's greeting to the twelve tribes scattered abroad. It then addresses, in turn, endurance under trials, asking God for wisdom in faith, the relationship between desire and sin, being doers of the word and not hearers only, and true religion.
- Romans 5:6–10Bible Verses
A passage teaching that God's love was confirmed when Christ died for people while they were without strength, sinners, and enemies of God, and that those who have been justified and reconciled shall much more be saved. Verse 8 is frequently quoted in evangelism, and verses 9–10 are often cited in discussions of the assurance of salvation.
- Romans 8:33–34Bible Verses
A passage in which Paul declares that no one can bring a charge against or condemn those whom God has chosen. Grounding this in God's act of justification and in Christ's death, resurrection, and intercession, it is frequently cited in discussions of the assurance of salvation and the perseverance of the saints.
- Galatians 6:15Bible Verses
Galatians 6:15 is Paul's declaration that neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters, but only "a new creature," that is, a new creation. Because the verse condenses the conclusion of Galatians, it is frequently cited in discussions of regeneration, law and grace, and the unity of the church.
- Titus 3:1Bible Verses
A verse in which Paul instructs Titus to remind the Cretan believers to be subject to rulers and authorities and to be ready for every good work. It is frequently cited alongside Romans 13 in discussions of the relationship between Christians and state power.
- James 4:7Bible Verses
James 4:7 is the exhortation in the Epistle of James to submit to God and resist the devil, with the promise that the devil will then flee. It is frequently quoted in sermons and prayers dealing with temptation and spiritual warfare. Interpretation centers on how "submitting" and "resisting" relate to each other.
- Titus 2:13Bible Verses
A verse describing the "blessed hope" for which believers wait, namely the glorious appearing of Christ. It is frequently cited in Christological discussion over whether "the great God and our Saviour" refers to one person, Jesus Christ.
- Titus 3:5Bible Verses
A verse stating that salvation comes not from human works of righteousness but from God's mercy, and that it was accomplished "by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost." It is frequently cited in discussions of salvation by grace and of the relationship between baptism and regeneration.
- Titus 1:5–9Bible Verses
In this passage Paul instructs Titus, whom he had left in Crete, to ordain elders in every city, and he lists the qualifications of an elder or overseer (bishop). It is frequently cited in discussions of the relationship between elders and overseers and of the qualifications for church officers.
- Titus 3:10Bible Verses
Titus 3:10 is the verse in which Paul instructs Titus to keep away from a person who causes division after admonishing him once or twice. It is often cited as a basis for guarding against heresy, and discussion of the verse also addresses the meaning of the Greek word rendered "heretic" and the scope of its application.