Titus 3:4 sets up the source: God's kindness and love appearing, which leads to the saving act in verse 5.

Titus 2:11 introduces grace bringing salvation — the same salvation Titus 3:5 then unpacks as mercy, washing, and renewal.

In Galatians 2:16, Paul insists justification is by faith in Christ, not works, echoing the same denial in Titus 3:5.

In Luke 10:28, Jesus says 'do this and you will live' under the law, contrasting with the gospel principle of salvation by mercy, not works.

In John 3:3-5, being born of water and Spirit explicitly parallels the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Spirit.

In Romans 3:20, Paul states no one is justified by works of the law, reinforcing the same denial of works for salvation.

In Romans 3:28, Paul affirms justification by faith apart from works, echoing Titus 3:5's rejection of works-based salvation.

In Romans 4:5, Paul says faith is credited as righteousness to the one who does not work, aligning with the 'not by works' theme.

Micah 7:18 exults in God's pardoning mercy and delight in steadfast love, echoing the mercy in salvation.

In Romans 9:11, God's election is not based on works, paralleling the same principle of salvation not by human effort.

In Romans 9:16, Paul explicitly states salvation depends on God's mercy, not human effort, directly matching Titus 3:5.

In Romans 9:30, Gentiles obtained righteousness by faith, not by works, reinforcing the contrast with works-based righteousness.

In Romans 11:6, Paul declares grace and works are mutually exclusive, supporting that salvation is by grace alone.

In 1 Corinthians 6:11, being washed, sanctified, and justified by the Spirit corresponds to washing of rebirth and renewal.

In Ephesians 1:6, God's freely given grace parallels the mercy that saves, not works, here.

1 Peter 3:21 explicitly links baptism to salvation by resurrection, echoing the washing of regeneration here.

In Ephesians 1:7, redemption and forgiveness through grace align with salvation by mercy, not works.

In Ephesians 2:5, Paul says we are saved by grace, directly paralleling the emphasis on mercy rather than works.

Ephesians 2:8 echoes that salvation is a gift through faith, reinforcing the 'not by works' point.

Psalm 62:12 says God repays according to works, which directly contrasts with salvation not by works but mercy.

Ephesians 2:9 specifies the reason—to eliminate boasting—which underscores the same rejection of works.

In Psalm 143:2, the psalmist declares no one is righteous in God's sight, directly supporting the statement that salvation is not by righteous works.

2 Timothy 1:9 adds that this salvation was given by grace before time began, deepening the 'not by works' theme.

In 1 Peter 2:10, receiving mercy defines God's people, reinforcing that mercy is the basis of salvation.

In 1 Peter 1:3, God's great mercy gives new birth, directly echoing the 'washing of rebirth' here.

Philippians 3:9 rejects human righteousness from law — a direct parallel to Titus's 'not by works of righteousness' for salvation.

John 1:13 describes being born of God, not by human will—this divine birth is the same 'regeneration' from the Spirit.

Acts 11:16 recalls Jesus' promise of Holy Spirit baptism, directly paralleling the renewal by the Holy Spirit in Titus 3:5.

Acts 22:16 explicitly ties baptism to washing away sins, matching the washing of regeneration mentioned here.

Romans 3:24 emphasizes justification by grace as a gift, parallel to salvation not by works but by mercy in Titus 3:5.

Ephesians 2:5 echoes salvation by grace apart from works — both verses ground salvation in God's mercy and being made alive.

Acts 2:38 links baptism, forgiveness, and the gift of the Holy Spirit—echoing the washing and renewal described here.

In Psalm 104:30, the Spirit's renewal of creation echoes the Spirit's renewing work in rebirth mentioned here.

Deuteronomy 9:5 declares Israel's inheritance is not due to their righteousness — the same 'not by works' principle that underlies salvation in Titus.

Proverbs 30:12 warns against self-righteousness — contrasts with the mercy-based cleansing and rebirth described here.

2 Kings 5:13 shows Naaman being cleansed by washing in the Jordan — a clear type of the washing of regeneration and baptism.

In Isaiah 32:15, the Spirit's outpouring transforms barren land — parallels the Spirit's renewing work in salvation here.

Isaiah 44:3 promises the Spirit poured out like water on dry ground — directly parallels the Spirit's renewing and washing here.

Mark 1:8 contrasts John's water baptism with Jesus' Spirit baptism—the Spirit's renewal in Titus is this promised baptism.

Zechariah 13:1 promises a fountain for cleansing sin—this OT image of washing is fulfilled in the 'washing of regeneration' by the Spirit.

Ezekiel 36:26 promises a new heart and spirit — directly parallels the rebirth and renewal by the Spirit described here.

Ezekiel 37:14 promises God will put His Spirit within to give life—this OT renewal is fulfilled in the Spirit's work of regeneration.

Psalm 51:10 prays for a clean heart and renewed spirit, mirroring the renewal of the Holy Spirit described here.

In 2 Corinthians 4:16, the same 'renewal' language describes the inner self being renewed daily — an ongoing counterpart to initial regeneration.

2 Corinthians 3:18 describes transformation by the Spirit into Christ's image, echoing the renewal of the Holy Spirit mentioned here.

Colossians 2:12 links baptism to being raised with Christ — a parallel to the 'washing of regeneration' and new life in Titus.

Zechariah 12:10 foretells the Spirit of grace poured out for repentance—this outpouring is the same Holy Spirit who renews in regeneration.

In Job 15:14, the rhetorical question about human purity reinforces that no one is righteous by themselves, supporting this verse.

In Job 9:20, Job admits even claiming righteousness condemns him, echoing the principle that salvation is not by our righteous deeds.

John 19:34 shows water flowing from Christ's side—this symbolizes the cleansing 'washing of regeneration' that comes from His sacrifice.

Colossians 3:10 describes putting on the new self renewed in knowledge, echoing the renewal of the Holy Spirit.

In Job 25:4, the impossibility of human righteousness before God aligns with the denial of salvation by our works.

Psalm 26:6 speaks of washing hands in innocence as a claim of personal righteousness — contrasting with Titus' salvation by mercy, not works.

Philippians 2:13 reveals God working in believers — the same divine agency behind the renewal of the Holy Spirit in Titus.

In Hebrews 4:16, believers receive mercy and grace at the throne, showing mercy as an ongoing resource.

Hebrews 10:22 mentions hearts sprinkled clean and bodies washed — a similar cleansing metaphor to the 'washing of regeneration' in Titus.

Ephesians 5:26 uses the same 'washing of water' imagery for sanctification, extending the cleansing motif to Christ's love for the church.

In Luke 1:78, the tender mercy of God brings the sunrise, just as mercy is the source of rebirth here.

Ephesians 4:23 exhorts renewal in the spirit of your mind, a similar concept to the renewal by the Spirit here.

Exodus 30:19 establishes the bronze laver for priestly cleansing — a typological precursor to the washing of regeneration that saves.

Psalm 86:5 describes God as forgiving and abounding in steadfast love, matching the mercy basis for salvation.

Psalm 86:15 highlights God's mercy, grace, and steadfast love as core attributes behind salvation.

Psalm 130:7 points to abundant redemption and steadfast love, the source of the salvation described.

Romans 12:2 calls for transformation by renewal of mind, paralleling the renewal of the Holy Spirit in salvation.

In Isaiah 52:15, the servant sprinkles many nations — a cleansing image that parallels the washing of rebirth mentioned here.

In Isaiah 57:12, God says declared righteousness and works will not profit, echoing the futility of human works for salvation.

Romans 5:5 speaks of the Holy Spirit poured into our hearts, connecting to the renewal by the Holy Spirit in Titus 3:5.

Matthew 3:6 shows John's baptism of repentance with water—this outward washing points to the inward 'washing of regeneration' by the Spirit.

Acts 26:18 describes turning from darkness, forgiveness, and sanctification by faith—themes parallel to salvation by mercy and renewal in Titus 3:5.

Exodus 29:4 involves washing Aaron and his sons for priestly consecration — a typological precursor to the washing of regeneration.

Acts 1:5 promises baptism with the Holy Spirit, connecting to the renewal by the Spirit mentioned here in Titus 3:5.

John 1:33 identifies Jesus as the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit—the Spirit's renewing work in Titus flows from Christ.

Luke 1:50 speaks of God's mercy on those who fear him, aligning with the mercy-based salvation.

In Luke 1:54, God's merciful help to Israel echoes the mercy that is the basis of salvation here.

In Luke 1:72, the mercy shown to the fathers and the covenant mirrors the mercy that saves apart from works here.