Titus 3:6

Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

Cross-references

Isaiah 44:3 Allusion

Isaiah 44:3 promises God will pour His Spirit on offspring — a clear OT prophecy of the Spirit's outpouring fulfilled in Christ.

Romans 5:5 Parallel

Romans 5:5 says God's love is poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit given to us — a parallel use of 'poured' for the Spirit's work.

Acts 10:45 Parallel

Acts 10:45 describes the Spirit poured out on Gentiles — the same gift of the Spirit mentioned in Titus 3:6 for all believers.

Acts 2:33 Parallel

Acts 2:33 explicitly states Jesus poured out the Holy Spirit as promised — identical to the outpouring in Titus 3:6 through Christ.

John 16:7 Allusion

In John 16:7, Jesus says he will send the Helper — a promise fulfilled by the outpouring of the Spirit in Titus 3:6.

John 14:17 Related theme

In John 14:17, the Spirit of truth dwells in believers — the same Spirit poured out to renew us in Titus 3:6.

John 14:16 Allusion

In John 14:16, Jesus promises the Helper — the Holy Spirit — fulfilled when the Spirit is poured out in Titus 3:6.

John 7:37 Allusion

John 7:37 records Jesus inviting the thirsty to come to Him, which John explains refers to the Spirit later poured out — the same source as Titus 3:6.

Joel 2:28 Prophetic fulfillment

Joel 2:28 is the classic 'pour out my Spirit on all flesh' prophecy, directly fulfilled in the outpouring described in Titus 3:6.

Isaiah 32:15 prophesies the Spirit poured from on high, transforming the land — directly echoed in the NT outpouring through Christ.

Mark 1:8 Parallel

Mark 1:8 records John's promise that Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit — the same pouring out of the Spirit that Titus 3:6 says happened richly.

Zechariah 12:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 12:10 explicitly says God will 'pour out a spirit of grace' — a direct OT prophecy of the Spirit's outpouring referenced in Titus 3:6.

Ezekiel 37:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezekiel 37:14 promises God will put His Spirit within His people — the same outpouring that Titus 3:6 declares is given through Christ.

Acts 11:16 Parallel

Acts 11:16 recalls Jesus' promise of baptism with the Holy Spirit — the very outpouring described in Titus 3:6.

1 Thessalonians 1:5 confirms the gospel came in the Holy Spirit — the same Spirit poured out richly in Titus 3:6.

John 4:10 Allusion

In John 4:10, Jesus offers 'living water' — a symbol of the Holy Spirit, which is poured out in Titus 3:6.

Romans 8:2 Related theme

In Romans 8:2, the Spirit of life sets believers free — the same Spirit poured out brings renewal and freedom in Titus 3:6.