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But when the kindness and generous love
    of God our savior appeared,(A)
not because of any righteous deeds we had done
    but because of his mercy,
he saved us through the bath of rebirth
    and renewal by the holy Spirit,(B)
whom he richly poured out on us
    through Jesus Christ our savior,(C)
so that we might be justified by his grace
    and become heirs in hope of eternal life.(D)

This saying is trustworthy.

Advice to Titus.[a] I want you to insist on these points, that those who have believed in God be careful to devote themselves to good works; these are excellent and beneficial to others.(E)

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  1. 3:8–11 In matters of good conduct and religious doctrine, Titus is to stand firm.

But when the kindness(A) and love of God our Savior(B) appeared,(C) he saved us,(D) not because of righteous things we had done,(E) but because of his mercy.(F) He saved us through the washing(G) of rebirth and renewal(H) by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us(I) generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace,(J) we might become heirs(K) having the hope(L) of eternal life.(M) This is a trustworthy saying.(N) And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good.(O) These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

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