Titus 2:11

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

Cross-reference

Titus 3:4 Parallel

Titus 3:4 describes the appearing of God's goodness and loving kindness — the same theme of grace appearing for salvation as in Titus 2:11.

Titus 3:5 Parallel

Titus 3:5 expands on salvation by grace, not works — the same appearing grace that saves is the basis for regeneration.

Titus 3:7 Related theme

In Titus 3:7, the same grace that saves leads to justification and inheriting eternal life — expanding the outcome of grace's appearance.

Romans 5:21 Parallel

In Romans 5:21, grace reigns to bring eternal life — showing the ultimate outcome of the grace that appears.

Acts 13:47 Parallel

Acts 13:47 quotes the light to the nations — fulfilling the 'salvation for all people' in Paul's mission.

Ephesians 3:6 reveals Gentiles as fellow heirs — the mystery of universal salvation Titus 2:11 announces.

Ephesians 2:8 reinforces salvation by grace as a gift — the grace that has appeared for all in Titus 2:11.

Romans 4:4 Parallel

In Romans 4:4, Paul contrasts wages with a gift — showing that the grace that appears is unearned.

Romans 4:5 Parallel

In Romans 4:5, justification comes through faith, not works — revealing how one receives the grace that appears.

Romans 5:2 Parallel

In Romans 5:2, believers gain access by faith into this grace — specifying the means of entering the grace that appears.

Romans 5:15 Parallel

In Romans 5:15, God’s grace overflows through Christ to many — expanding the scope of the grace that appears.

Romans 5:20 Parallel

In Romans 5:20, grace increases all the more where sin abounds — magnifying the power of the grace that appears.

Psalm 98:1-3 explicitly says God has revealed his salvation in the sight of the nations, directly matching Titus 2:11.

Ephesians 2:5 explicitly states 'by grace you have been saved' — the same grace that brings salvation in Titus 2:11.

Ephesians 1:7 Related theme

Ephesians 1:7 connects grace to redemption and forgiveness — the salvation that grace brings in Titus 2:11.

In Galatians 2:21, Paul refuses to set aside God’s grace — affirming that the grace that appears is sufficient for righteousness.

In 2 Corinthians 6:1, Paul urges not to receive God’s grace in vain — calling for a proper response to the grace that appears.

Romans 11:5 Parallel

In Romans 11:5, a remnant is chosen by grace — illustrating how the grace that appears works in election.

Romans 11:6 Parallel

In Romans 11:6, grace excludes works — clarifying the nature of the grace that appears.

Romans 15:9–19 Related theme

Romans 15:9-19 shows Christ including Gentiles in praise — the full scope of salvation for all people.

1 Timothy 2:4 affirms God's desire for all people to be saved, directly matching the 'bringing salvation to all people' from Titus 2:11.

John 1:17 Allusion

John 1:17 contrasts law through Moses with grace through Jesus — highlighting the exclusive source of the appearing grace.

John 1:16 Allusion

John 1:16 shows we receive from Christ's fullness 'grace upon grace' — the appearing grace is the source of continuous grace.

John 1:14 Allusion

John 1:14 describes the Word becoming flesh, full of grace and truth — the same incarnation of grace that Titus says 'appeared.'

John 1:9 Parallel

John 1:9 speaks of the true light enlightening everyone — the incarnation of that grace bringing salvation to all.

Luke 24:47 Related theme

Luke 24:47 says repentance and forgiveness must be proclaimed to all nations — the inevitable spread of this saving grace.

Luke 3:6 Parallel

Luke 3:6 declares all flesh will see God's salvation — the same universal scope as the grace appearing here.

Mark 16:15 Related theme

Mark 16:15 calls for proclaiming the gospel to all creation — the universal outreach based on salvation for all.

Matthew 28:19 Related theme

Matthew 28:19 commands making disciples of all nations — the mission flowing from God's grace for all.

Hebrews 2:9 Parallel

Hebrews 2:9 says Christ tasted death for everyone by God's grace — the grace that brings salvation to all in Titus 2:11.

1 Peter 1:10–12 Prophetic fulfillment

1 Peter 1:10-12 speaks of prophets predicting the grace that would come — now appearing in Titus 2:11.

Isaiah 52:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 52:10 declares all nations will see God's salvation, a prophecy realized in the grace that has appeared.

Isaiah 49:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 49:6 promises the Servant will bring salvation to the ends of the earth, fulfilled in Christ's appearing.

Isaiah 45:22 calls the ends of the earth to turn and be saved, a direct parallel to salvation for all people.

2 Timothy 1:10 describes the same appearing of Christ that brings life and immortality, reinforcing the epiphany of grace.

Romans 8:1 Parallel

Romans 8:1 declares no condemnation for those in Christ — the direct result of the saving grace described in Titus 2:11.

Psalm 67:2 Parallel

Psalm 67:2 speaks of God's saving power known among all nations — echoing the universal salvation brought by grace in Titus.

Romans 6:15 Parallel

Romans 6:15 rejects sin under grace — echoing Titus 2:12 where grace trains us to renounce ungodliness.

Isaiah 59:20 promises a Redeemer coming to repentant sinners in Zion — a direct parallel to the saving grace that has appeared.

Acts 15:11 Parallel

In Acts 15:11, Peter affirms that Jews and Gentiles are saved through the grace of Jesus — the same universal salvation by grace.

Ezekiel 36:27 promises God's Spirit to cause obedience — a strong parallel to the grace that empowers righteous living.

Acts 3:26 Parallel

In Acts 3:26, God sends his servant to turn people from sin—the same grace in Titus 2:11 brings salvation and transformation.

1 Peter 1:13 directs hope toward future grace at Christ's revelation — a forward look from the present appearing of grace here.

Ephesians 1:13 shows the means by which this salvation is applied—hearing, believing, and being sealed with the Spirit.

1 Timothy 1:14 Related theme

1 Timothy 1:14 describes grace poured out abundantly on Paul — the same grace that has appeared for all in Titus 2:11.

1 Peter 5:5–12 Related theme

In 1 Peter 5:5-12, God's grace is given to the humble and called 'God of all grace' — the same grace that brings salvation in Titus 2:11.

Hebrews 12:15 Related theme

Hebrews 12:15 warns against falling short of God's grace — a response to the grace that has appeared in Titus 2:11.

Ezekiel 18:21 promises life to the wicked who turn from sin — a parallel to the salvation grace offers those who repent.

Micah 6:8 Contrast

In Micah 6:8, God requires justice and mercy—contrasting with the unmerited grace that appears in Titus 2:11 for all.

Acts 11:23 Related theme

Acts 11:23 shows Barnabas witnessing the grace of God in believers — the same grace that appeared now working in the church.

Acts 13:43 Related theme

Acts 13:43 urges perseverance in the grace of God — the appearing grace is not just initial but an ongoing reality.

1 Timothy 2:1 urges prayer for all people, mirroring the universal scope of salvation grace in Titus 2:11.

Romans 10:18 Related theme

Romans 10:18 cites the universal spread of the gospel — the consequence of grace appearing for all people.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:16, God's grace gives eternal encouragement and hope — an outworking of the saving grace in Titus 2:11.

2 Thessalonians 1:12 connects grace to the ultimate goal of glorifying Christ in believers, following the appearing of grace.

Colossians 1:23 speaks of the gospel proclaimed to all creation under heaven, reinforcing the universal reach of God's saving grace.

Colossians 1:6 describes the gospel bearing fruit and growing in the whole world, echoing the universal scope of grace appearing in Titus 2:11.

Acts 20:24 Related theme

Acts 20:24 calls Paul's message 'the gospel of the grace of God' — the appearing grace is the content preached.

Ephesians 1:6 Related theme

In Ephesians 1:6, God's grace is praised as freely given in Christ — the same grace that has appeared to bring salvation.

Romans 8:24 Parallel

Romans 8:24 speaks of being saved in hope — related to the salvation of grace in Titus 2:11 but with a future focus.