This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
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Verse 8 is found in chapter 3 of Titus. Good works are presented as a necessary consequence of faith and as something useful to the community. At the same time, Titus must avoid useless controversies and divisive arguments. Sound doctrine should produce a fruitful life, not a community dominated by disputes.
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Das ist gewißlich wahr; solches will ich, daß du fest lehrest, auf daß die, so an Gott gläubig geworden sind, in einem Stand guter Werke gefunden werden. Solches ist gut und nütze den Menschen.
Palabra fiel, y estas cosas quiero que afirmes, para que los que creen a Dios procuren gobernarse en buenas obras. Estas cosas son buenas y útiles a los hombres.
Fiel es esta palabra, y quiero que insistas con firmeza en estas cosas, para que los que han creído en Dios procuren dedicarse a buenas obras. Estas cosas son buenas y provechosas para los seres humanos.
Cette parole est certaine, et je veux que tu affirmes ces choses, afin que ceux qui ont cru en Dieu s'appliquent à pratiquer de bonnes oeuvres. Voilà ce qui est bon et utile aux hommes.
Certa è questa parola, e queste cose voglio che tu affermi; acciocchè coloro che hanno creduto a Dio abbiano cura d’attendere a buone opere. Queste sono le cose buone ed utili agli uomini
Fiel é a palavra, e isto quero que deveras afirmes, para que os que crêem em Deus procurem aplicar-se às boas obras; estas coisas são boas e proveitosas aos homens.
這話是可信的。 我願你堅持這些事,使那些已信上帝的人留心行善 。這都是美好且對人有益的。
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