13 [a]Looking for that blessed hope, and appearing of that glory of that mighty God, and of our Savior Jesus Christ.

14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purge us to be a [b]peculiar people unto himself, zealous of good works.

15 These things speak, and exhort, and convince with all [c]authority. See that no man despise thee.

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Footnotes

  1. Titus 2:13 Christ is here most plainly called that mighty God, and his appearance and coming is called by the figure Metonymy, our hope.
  2. Titus 2:14 As it were a thing peculiarly laid up for himself.
  3. Titus 2:15 With all authority possible.

13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing(A) of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,(B) 14 who gave himself for us(C) to redeem us from all wickedness(D) and to purify(E) for himself a people that are his very own,(F) eager to do what is good.(G)

15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

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