Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Treasury of Scripture by works. Job 9:20 If I justify myself, my own mouth shall condemn me: if I say, I am perfect, it shall also prove me perverse. Job 15:14 What is man, that he should be clean? and he which is born of a woman, that he should be righteous? Job 25:4 How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman? Psalm 143:2 And enter not into judgment with your servant: for in your sight shall no man living be justified. Isaiah 57:12 I will declare your righteousness, and your works; for they shall not profit you. Luke 10:27-29 And he answering said, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength... Romans 3:20,28 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin... Romans 4:5 But to him that works not, but believes on him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. Romans 9:11,16,30 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand... Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then it is no more grace... Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ... Galatians 3:16-21 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He said not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to your seed... Ephesians 2:4,8,9 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love with which he loved us... 2 Timothy 1:9 Who has saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace... according. Titus 3:4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared, Psalm 62:12 Also to you, O Lord, belongs mercy: for you render to every man according to his work. Psalm 86:5,15 For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy to all them that call on you... Psalm 130:7 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. Micah 7:18 Who is a God like to you, that pardons iniquity, and passes by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage?... Luke 1:50,54,72,78 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation... Ephesians 1:6,7 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he has made us accepted in the beloved... Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ... 1 Peter 2:10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. washing. John 3:3-5 Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God... 1 Corinthians 6:11 And such were some of you: but you are washed, but you are sanctified, but you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus... Ephesians 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism does also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh... renewing. Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good... Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: Hebrews 6:6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again to repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh...
Context God's Mercy to Us
3For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared, 5Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior; 7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that you affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,
Douay-Rheims Bible
Not by the works of justice, which we have done, but according to his mercy, he saved us, by the laver of regeneration, and renovation of the Holy Ghost;
Darby Bible Translation
not on the principle of works which have been done in righteousness which we had done, but according to his own mercy he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
King James Bible
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
Young's Literal Translation
(not by works that are in righteousness that we did but according to His kindness,) He did save us, through a bathing of regeneration, and a renewing of the Holy Spirit,
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