Titus 3:3

For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

Cross-reference

Romans 1:29-31 lists vices like envy and disobedience that match those in Titus 3:3, showing a common catalogue of sin.

Revelation 13:14 Related theme

Revelation 13:14 describes the beast's deception of earth-dwellers through miracles — the active deception that leads to the state in Titus.

Revelation 12:9 Historical context

Revelation 12:9 identifies Satan as the serpent who 'deceiveth the whole world' — the source behind the deception mentioned in Titus.

1 Peter 4:1-3 lists past indulgences (sensuality, passions) that believers have left — matching the 'slaves to passions' here.

1 Peter 1:14 echoes the 'former lusts in your ignorance', directly paralleling the 'foolish, deceived, serving lusts' in Titus.

Colossians 3:7 confirms believers once walked in those sins — the same lifestyle of passions and pleasures now put off.

Colossians 1:21 describes the same pre-conversion alienation: hostile in mind, doing evil — showing this condition is universal.

Ephesians 2:2 parallels this description of the pre-conversion walk — 'according to the course of this world' and 'children of disobedience'.

Ephesians 2:1-3 describes being dead in sins and following passions — the same pre-conversion state described here as foolish and slave to passions.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 lists the same sinful past ('such were some of you') and the cleansing that follows — directly parallel to the before/after here.

Romans 6:22 Contrast

Romans 6:22 contrasts past slavery to sin with present freedom and holiness, directly opposing the former life in Titus 3:3.

Romans 6:17 Parallel

Romans 6:17 acknowledges past slavery to sin, mirroring the state in Titus 3:3, but adds gratitude for new obedience.

Romans 3:9-20 declares all are under sin — the universal condition Paul refers to in 'we were once foolish, disobedient, slaves to passions.'

Acts 9:1-6 provides a concrete example: Saul's persecution and rebellion — the very foolishness and hostility described here, transformed.

John 8:34 Parallel

John 8:34 declares that everyone who sins is a slave to sin, reinforcing the bondage described in Titus 3:3.

Ephesians 4:22 calls to put off the old self—exactly the former manner of life described in Titus 3:3.

In Genesis 27:41, Esau's grudge and murderous intent toward Jacob mirrors the malice and hatred Paul recalls in our past.

Romans 1:30 Parallel

In Romans 1:30, the catalog of sins (haters, disobedient) parallels the list of our former behaviors here.

Romans 3:11 Parallel

Romans 3:11 states no one seeks God, mirroring the 'led astray' and disobedient condition in Titus 3:3.

Romans 5:6 Parallel

Romans 5:6 says Christ died for the ungodly—exactly the people Paul describes in Titus 3:3.

Romans 6:12 Contrast

Romans 6:12 commands believers not to let sin reign, contrasting the past slavery to passions in Titus 3:3.

Ecclesiastes 9:3 says hearts are full of evil and madness — directly parallels our former malice, envy, and hatred.

Job 15:16 Parallel

Job 15:16 describes humans as abominable, corrupt, drinking injustice — matches the depraved state listed in Titus 3:3.

Romans 7:5 Parallel

Romans 7:5 describes sinful passions at work in the flesh, directly paralleling the 'slaves to passions' in Titus 3:3.

1 Corinthians 3:3 rebukes believers for still acting with envy and strife—contrasting the past state Titus describes as now left behind.

2 Samuel 24:10 has David confessing 'I have sinned... done very foolishly' — directly echoes the 'foolish' sinfulness in Titus 3:3.

1 Corinthians 6:11 says 'such were some of you' before washing—directly parallel to Titus 3:3's description of the former life of sin.

1 Corinthians 13:4 describes love as not envious or proud—direct contrast to the envy and hatred listed in Titus 3:3.

Ephesians 2:3 similarly describes our former life in the passions of the flesh and being children of wrath, echoing Titus 3:3's portrait of sin.

Psalm 14:1 Parallel

Psalm 14:3 declares all have turned aside, become corrupt, none does good — universally parallels the past sinful condition in Titus 3:3.

Ephesians 5:8 contrasts 'you were darkness' with 'now light', mirroring Titus 3:3's depiction of our former sinful state.

Colossians 1:13 says God delivered us from the domain of darkness—the same bondage to sin described in Titus 3:3.

In Genesis 37:20, the brothers' plot to kill Joseph is a concrete act of the malice and hatred Paul lists.

2 Timothy 3:6 describes weak women 'led astray by various passions'—the exact phrase 'led astray' and 'various passions' from Titus 3:3.

James 3:14 Parallel

James 3:14 lists bitter jealousy and selfish ambition, the same sins of envy and malice we once lived in.

James 4:1 Parallel

James 4:1 traces quarrels to passions at war within, mirroring the passions that enslaved us.

In Genesis 37:11, the brothers' jealousy of Joseph directly embodies the envy Paul says we once displayed.

1 Peter 2:1 Parallel

1 Peter 2:1 commands putting away malice, deceit, and envy—the very vices we once practiced.

In Genesis 37:4, Joseph's brothers' hatred and inability to speak kindly exemplify the mutual hatred Paul describes.

1 Peter 4:2 Contrast

1 Peter 4:2 instructs living for God's will, not human passions—directly opposite the passions we once served.

1 Peter 4:3 Parallel

1 Peter 4:3 describes the same past lifestyle of sensuality and passions that we once indulged in.

In Genesis 30:1, Rachel's jealous demand for children vividly displays the envy and passion-driven behavior Paul mentions.

Luke 15:5 Parallel

In Luke 15:5, the shepherd rejoices over the found lost sheep — a picture of rescue from the lost state in Titus 3:3.

Ezekiel 36:32 stresses God acts not for our sake but despite our shame, echoing the unworthiness in Titus 3:3.

Ezekiel 36:27 promises the Spirit to enable obedience, contrasting directly with the foolish disobedience listed in Titus 3:3.

Mark 2:17 Parallel

In Mark 2:17, Jesus says he came for sinners — exactly the kind of people Paul describes in Titus 3:3 as foolish and disobedient.

Mark 7:21 Parallel

In Mark 7:21, Jesus lists evils from the heart — the same passions and malice Paul says we once served in Titus 3:3.

Jeremiah 31:3 reveals God's everlasting love that drew us from the sinful state described in Titus 3:3 — a contrast between our hate and His love.

Luke 1:6 Contrast

In Luke 1:6, Zechariah and Elizabeth are righteous — a stark contrast to the sinful state Paul recalls in Titus 3:3.

Luke 15:15 Parallel

In Luke 15:15, the prodigal feeds pigs in slavery — mirroring the slavery to passions Paul describes in Titus 3:3.

John 6:37 Parallel

In John 6:37, Jesus promises to receive all who come — the very people Paul describes in Titus 3:3 as formerly foolish and enslaved.

Acts 8:23 Parallel

In Acts 8:23, Peter's description of Simon being in the 'bond of iniquity' parallels the slavery to passions mentioned here.

Ecclesiastes 7:29 notes God made man upright but they sought schemes — explains the origin of our foolish, disobedient state.

John 6:44 Parallel

In John 6:44, the Father's drawing highlights our helplessness to escape the sinful state described here — we cannot come without divine initiative.

2 Samuel 9:3 shows David showing kindness to Mephibosheth, a descendant of an enemy — prefigures God's grace to sinners described after Titus 3:3.

Acts 26:20 Contrast

In Acts 26:20, Paul's call to repent and do works of repentance directly contrasts the former life of foolishness and disobedience described here.

Acts 13:23 Parallel

In Acts 13:23, the promised Savior directly addresses the desperate need for rescue from the condition described here.

Ezekiel 16:63 describes shame leading to silence after forgiveness, echoing the former sinful state in Titus 3:3 and the posture of humility.

Hosea 13:9 Parallel

Hosea 13:9 acknowledges self-destruction through sin, matching the foolish behavior in Titus 3:3, yet points to God's help.

Ezekiel 16:6 illustrates God's mercy to us when spiritually dead and polluted, mirroring the sinful state in Titus 3:3 and the grace that follows.

Jeremiah 31:19 expresses shame and repentance for past sins, echoing the former foolishness in Titus 3:3 and showing the proper response.

Ephesians 4:31 lists vices like bitterness, wrath, and malice—matching the malice and envy in Titus 3:3's description of our past.

John 15:19 Contrast

In John 15:19, being chosen out of the world directly contrasts with the worldly lifestyle we once lived.

Deuteronomy 7:8 says God loved Israel and redeemed them from slavery — mirrors the redemption from sin's slavery that follows Titus 3:3.

Isaiah 64:6 Parallel

Isaiah 64:6 adds the image of 'filthy rags' to depict our sinful condition, echoing the depravity listed in Titus 3:3.

Romans 4:5 Parallel

Romans 4:5 shows that the ungodly described in Titus 3:3 are justified by faith apart from works.

2 Peter 2:19 describes false teachers as 'slaves of corruption'—the same slavery to passions that Paul says we once experienced.

1 John 4:10 Contrast

1 John 4:10 emphasizes God's love, not ours—contrasting our hateful past in Titus 3:3 with God's initiating love.

Romans 11:30 describes Gentiles' former disobedience and mercy received, paralleling the past sinful state in Titus 3:3.

1 John 2:16 Parallel

1 John 2:16 lists desires of flesh, eyes, and pride of life—the very passions and pleasures that once enslaved us in Titus 3:3.

Romans 5:20 Parallel

Romans 5:20 explains that where sin (as in Titus 3:3) increased, grace abounded even more.

John 6:65 Parallel

In John 6:65, the necessity of divine granting echoes the inability implied in this description of our former bondage.

1 John 5:19 Parallel

1 John 5:19 says the whole world lies under the evil one—the same sinful world system that held us captive in Titus 3:3.

1 John 2:11 Parallel

1 John 2:11 says whoever hates his brother walks in darkness—echoing the hatred and spiritual blindness of our former state in Titus 3:3.

Isaiah 44:20 describes a deceived heart feeding on ashes — a parallel to the deception and vain pursuits mentioned in Titus.

Ezekiel 37:24 depicts future unity and obedience under the shepherd, contrasting with the hateful, disobedient state in Titus 3:3.

2 Timothy 3:2 includes 'disobedient' and other sins of the last days, similar to the list of former behaviors in Titus 3:3.

1 Timothy 1:9 lists the lawless and disobedient—categories that match the 'foolish, disobedient' past we once had in Titus 3:3.

In Genesis 38:9, Onan's selfish refusal to fulfill his duty illustrates being enslaved to passions and disobedient, as in Paul's list.

In Matthew 7:11, Jesus assumes humans are evil — the same fallen nature Paul describes in Titus 3:3 as foolish and enslaved.

Mark 15:10 Parallel

In Mark 15:10, Pilate sees envy motivated the priests — the same envy Paul includes among our former sins in Titus 3:3.

2 Corinthians 12:20 lists envy and strife among believers, echoing the former malice in Titus 3:3 though in a different context.

1 Corinthians 12:2 recalls being led astray to dumb idols—parallels the deception and serving lusts in Titus 3:3.

Luke 11:13 Parallel

In Luke 11:13, Jesus calls humans evil — the same condition Paul describes in Titus 3:3 as foolish and enslaved.

Romans 9:16 Parallel

Romans 9:16 emphasizes salvation depends on God’s mercy, not human effort—fitting the helpless state in Titus 3:3.

John 13:5 Contrast

In John 13:5, Jesus' humble service contrasts sharply with the self-centered slavery to passions described here.

Psalm 94:8 Parallel

Psalm 94:8 calls the dull-minded to understand — echoes the 'foolishness' we once lived in, rebuking the same folly.

Psalm 120:6 Parallel

Psalm 120:6 laments dwelling among haters of peace — mirrors our past state of hating and being hated in Titus 3:3.

In Genesis 31:1, Laban's sons' resentment over Jacob's wealth reflects the envy and malice in Paul's description of our past.