Titus
“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”
Titus 2:14
Titus 2:14 (KJV) speaks to redemption, the cross, and God's love — words set in Titus, Paul's letter on leadership and good works. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”
1 Peter 3:18“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”
1 Peter 2:24“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:45“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
Matthew 26:28“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:”
Colossians 1:14“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”
1 John 4:9
Common questions
What does Titus 2:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Titus 2:14 reads: "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." The verse speaks to redemption, the cross, and God's love. To read it well, take it in the flow of Titus 2 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Titus 2:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." is Titus 2:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Titus chapter 2.
What are some related Bible verses to Titus 2:14?
Verses that sit beside Titus 2:14 include 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:24, and Mark 10:45. Reading them alongside Titus 2:14 deepens the theme of redemption.
How can I pray with Titus 2:14?
Read Titus 2:14 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.