Titus 3:1

Believers are to be reminded to submit to governing authorities, to obey, and to be ready for every good work. It matters because the gospel produces good citizens marked by good deeds.

Cross-references · 27

• Rom 13:1–7Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
• 1 Pet 2:13–17Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,
• Eccl 10:4If the ruler’s temper flares against you, do not abandon your post, for calmness lays great offenses to rest.
• Gal 6:9–10Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
• Prov 24:21My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.
• Matt 22:21“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
• 2 Tim 1:6For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
• Heb 13:21equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
• Eccl 8:2–5Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.
• 1 Tim 5:10and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
• 2 Tim 2:21So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
• 1 Cor 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
• 1 Tim 2:2for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
• 1 Tim 4:6By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
• Deut 17:12But the man who acts presumptuously, refusing to listen either to the priest who stands there to serve the LORD your God, or to the judge, must be put to death. You must purge the evil from Israel.
• 2 Pet 3:1–2Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking
• Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
• Jer 27:17Do not listen to them. Serve the king of Babylon and live! Why should this city become a ruin?
• Isa 43:26Remind Me, let us argue the matter together. State your case, so that you may be vindicated.
• Eph 2:10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.
• Phil 1:11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
• Col 1:10so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
• Titus 3:8This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
• 2 Pet 1:12Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
• Matt 23:2–3“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat.
• Jude 1:5Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe.
• Titus 3:14And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

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