Titus 2:14
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Cross-reference
Titus 2:7 calls for being a model of good works, which v14 explains as the purpose of redemption – both emphasize good works.
In Titus 3:1, the same author applies this by urging readiness for every good work — a direct parallel within the same epistle.
Titus 3:8 emphasizes devotion to good works, directly parallel to 'zealous for good works' in 2:14.
In Ephesians 5:2, Christ's self-giving is presented as a love-motivated sacrifice, expanding the sacrificial nature.
In Matthew 1:21, Jesus is named as the one who saves his people from their sins, which is the redemption and purification Titus 2:14 describes.
Matthew 20:28 states Jesus gave His life as a ransom for many, matching the redemption purpose described here.
John 6:51 says Jesus gives His flesh for the life of the world, echoing the self-giving for redemption.
John 10:15 says Jesus lays down His life for the sheep, the same sacrificial giving for His people.
In Acts 15:9, the cleansing of hearts by faith explains the means of the purification mentioned in Titus 2:14 — faith results in a purified people.
Acts 15:14 describes God taking a people for his name from the Gentiles, directly echoing the 'people for his own possession' theme.
2 Corinthians 5:14 states Christ died for all, which parallels 'gave himself for us' and motivates zealous living.
2 Corinthians 5:15 adds that Christ died so we live for him, directly echoing both redemption and the purpose of good works.
Galatians 1:4 parallels the giving of Himself to rescue us from this evil age, mirroring the redemption and purification.
Galatians 2:20 personalizes the same truth: 'the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me.'
In Galatians 3:13, the same redemption is specified as being from the law's curse — Christ becoming a curse for us.
Ephesians 2:10 states believers are created in Christ for good works, directly parallel to being redeemed for good works in Titus.
Exodus 19:6 calls Israel a kingdom of priests and holy nation, adding the idea of being set apart for God's service.
In Ephesians 5:23-27, Christ's aim to sanctify and present a spotless church directly parallels the purification and possession theme here.
In 1 Timothy 2:6, Christ's self-giving is a ransom for all — complementing the redemption described here.
In 1 Timothy 6:18, Paul commands rich in good works — echoing Titus 2:14's call for a people zealous for good deeds.
In Hebrews 9:14, Christ's blood purifies our conscience to serve God — directly parallel to purification and zeal for good works.
In 1 Peter 1:22, purification of souls through obedience to truth connects to the 'zealous for good works' in Titus 2:14 — purified people live obediently.
1 Peter 2:9 applies the same 'people for his own possession' language to the church, emphasizing proclamation alongside good works.
In 1 Peter 3:18, Christ's suffering brings us to God — the goal of redemption similar to Titus's purification and possession.
In Revelation 1:5, Christ frees us from sins by His blood — matching the redemption from lawlessness in Titus.
In Revelation 5:9, Christ's blood ransoms a people for God from all nations — echoing Titus's redeemed people for His possession.
Exodus 19:5 calls Israel God's treasured possession, the exact OT background for 'a people for his own possession' here.
In Psalm 130:8, the promise that God will redeem Israel from all iniquities directly echoes the redemption from lawlessness in Titus 2:14.
Psalm 135:4 declares Israel as God's chosen possession, the same OT language Titus uses for the redeemed people.
Deuteronomy 26:18 also uses 'treasured possession' and adds the command to keep all commandments, echoing the call to good works.
Deuteronomy 14:2 provides the OT covenant language of a 'treasured possession' that Titus applies to the redeemed church.
Deuteronomy 14:2 again calls Israel a holy people and treasured possession, reinforcing the OT covenant identity.
In Ezekiel 36:25, God's promise to cleanse with water from all uncleanness parallels the purification for a people in Titus 2:14.
Colossians 1:14 highlights redemption as forgiveness of sins — the same deliverance from lawlessness described here.
Psalm 33:12 calls the nation chosen as God's inheritance—directly matching the people for God's own possession in Titus 2:14.
In Leviticus 16:30, atonement cleanses from all sin on the Day of Atonement — a strong type of Christ's atoning work in Titus 2:14.
Psalm 74:2 speaks of God purchasing and redeeming a people as his heritage, directly paralleling 'a people for his own possession'.
Ezekiel 36:29 promises deliverance from uncleanness — matching Titus' purification theme as God cleanses a people for Himself.
Galatians 4:5 says Christ redeemed those under the law to receive adoption—similar to Titus 2:14's redemption for a people for God.
Galatians 6:10 urges doing good to all, especially believers—aligning closely with Titus 2:14's call to be zealous for good works.
Psalm 4:3 says God has set apart the godly for Himself—strongly paralleling the purified people for God's possession in Titus 2:14.
Ephesians 4:24 describes the new self in righteousness and holiness — the very 'good works' zeal that Christ's purification produces in this verse.
1 Chronicles 17:21 echoes God redeeming Israel to be His people—directly paralleling the redeemed people for God's possession in Titus 2:14.
1 Kings 8:53 recalls God separating Israel from other nations as His inheritance—echoing the purified people for God's own possession in Titus 2:14.
In Ephesians 5:26, Christ cleanses the church through the word — the same purification for a holy people, now specifying the means.
Philippians 2:8 details Christ's humble obedience to death — the self-giving act that here redeems and purifies.
Deuteronomy 4:20 calls Israel a 'people of his own inheritance,' redeemed from Egypt—directly paralleling Titus' language of God's possession.
In Colossians 1:22, Christ's death reconciles and presents believers holy — the same blamelessness that his purification aims to produce.
2 Samuel 7:23 describes God redeeming Israel from Egypt to be His people—mirroring the redeemed people for God's possession in Titus 2:14.
In 1 Timothy 5:10, Paul lists concrete good works like hospitality and care, illustrating what being 'zealous for good works' looks like in practice.
In 2 Timothy 3:17, the goal of Scripture is to equip for every good work — directly reinforcing the purpose of Christ's purification here: zealous good works.
1 John 3:5 adds that Christ appeared to take away sins, directly paralleling the purpose stated in Titus 2:14.
Deuteronomy 9:26 prays to God not to destroy 'your people whom you have redeemed'—the same redemption language used in Titus.
Hebrews 7:27 specifies that Christ offered Himself once for all, directly echoing the self-giving act described here — perfect, final sacrifice.
Hebrews 8:10 describes the new covenant: God writes laws on hearts and claims them as His people — aligning with being purified as His possession zealous for good works.
In Leviticus 20:26, God calls Israel to be holy and separated as His possession — directly paralleling Titus 2:14's 'people for his own possession'.
Hebrews 9:26 adds that Christ's sacrifice was once for all to put away sin, echoing the redemption and purification in Titus 2:14.
Romans 3:12 describes the universal lawlessness from which Christ redeems in Titus 2:14.
Isaiah 53:12 depicts the Suffering Servant pouring out his soul for sins — the same self-giving act that Titus says redeems us from lawlessness.
John 10:11 pictures Jesus laying down his life for the sheep — the same self-sacrifice as 'gave himself for us'.
Isaiah 43:21 describes a people formed by God to declare His praise, closely paralleling the 'people for his own possession zealous for good works' in Titus 2:14.
John 10:18 emphasizes Jesus' voluntary laying down of his life — matching the 'gave himself' in this verse.
John 17:19 shows Jesus consecrating Himself for the sanctification of believers, mirroring the purifying purpose of His self-giving in Titus 2:14.
John 1:29 identifies Jesus as the Lamb who takes away sin — the same redemptive work described here.
Isaiah 43:1 assures Israel that God has redeemed them and calls them His own, directly prefiguring the 'people for his own possession' in Titus 2:14.
Luke 22:19 records Jesus saying his body is given for you — directly aligning with 'gave himself for us'.
Mark 10:45 explicitly states Jesus gave his life as a ransom — the same atoning self-giving as here.
Matthew 5:16 calls believers to let their light shine through good works — the same good works Titus says believers are zealous for.
Romans 3:24 also speaks of redemption through Christ Jesus, directly paralleling the redemption theme in Titus 2:14.
Romans 4:25 speaks of Christ being delivered up for our trespasses, echoing the sacrificial giving of Himself in Titus 2:14.
Romans 6:14 explains that grace frees believers from sin’s dominion, aligning with the redemption from lawlessness in Titus 2:14.
Romans 7:24 laments the need for deliverance from sin—the very redemption provided by Christ as described in Titus 2:14.
1 Corinthians 1:30 describes Christ as our sanctification and redemption, directly reflecting the purification and redemption in Titus 2:14.
1 Corinthians 6:19 says believers are not their own because they are temples of the Holy Spirit—echoing Titus 2:14's redemption and belonging to God.
1 Corinthians 7:23 says believers were bought with a price and should not be slaves of men—mirroring the redemption theme in Titus 2:14.
Micah 7:19 promises God will cast sins into the sea — a vivid picture of the purification from lawlessness in Titus.
2 Corinthians 9:8 promises God enables abounding in every good work—directly matching Titus 2:14's 'zealous for good works'.
1 John 1:9 adds the ongoing cleansing and forgiveness through confession, applying the purification of Titus 2:14 to daily life.
Deuteronomy 28:9 promises Israel will be a holy people to God if they obey—parallel to Titus' purified people zealous for good works.
In James 4:8, sinners are called to purify their hearts, which complements God’s purifying work in Titus 2:14, showing human responsibility.
Hosea 14:2 pleads for God to take away iniquity — the same removal of lawlessness that Christ's redemption accomplishes.
Jeremiah 31:11 speaks of the Lord ransoming Jacob — foreshadowing the ransom Christ paid to redeem His people.
Numbers 23:9 portrays Israel as a people dwelling alone, distinct from nations—echoing the 'people for his own possession' in Titus.
In 1 Peter 2:12, good deeds serve as a witness to outsiders — aligning with Titus 2:14's call for a people zealous for good works.
In Malachi 3:3, the refining and purifying of the Levites mirrors the purification of a people for God in Titus 2:14, though limited to priests.
Hebrews 12:10 adds that God's discipline leads to sharing his holiness, connecting to the purification for a people of his own.
In 1 Timothy 1:15, Christ's purpose is to save sinners — the same redemptive mission but with a personal humility focus.
First Thessalonians 4:3 defines sanctification as abstaining from sexual immorality — a concrete outworking of the holiness Christ's purification produces here.
Isaiah 1:27 speaks of Zion being redeemed by justice and righteousness, paralleling the redemption from lawlessness in Titus 2:14.
In Romans 11:26, the Deliverer banishes ungodliness from Jacob, paralleling the redemption from lawlessness in Titus 2:14, though focused on Israel.
In Romans 11:27, God's covenant to take away sins echoes the purification and redemption in Titus 2:14, also within a specific salvation-historical context.
1 Corinthians 15:58 calls believers to abound in the Lord's work, reinforcing Titus 2:14's call to be zealous for good works.
Psalm 119:146 pleads 'save me, that I may keep your testimonies' — the same pattern of redemption leading to obedience in Titus.
In Hebrews 10:24, believers are urged to stir up one another to good works — complementing Titus 2:14's zeal for good deeds.
Acts 9:36 exemplifies a believer (Dorcas) full of good works, showing the practical outworking of the zeal for good works.