Titus 3:7

Being justified [δ ι κ α ι ω θ ε ν τ ε ς]. In Pastorals only here and 1 Timothy 3:16 (note). See Intro. 6 Justification is conceived as taking place before the outpouring of the Spirit.

By his grace [τ η ε κ ε ι ν ο υ χ α ρ ι τ ι]. By the grace of Jesus Christ. See Acts 14:11; 2 Corinthians 8:9; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Romans 5:6; Galatians 1:6. We should be made heirs [κ λ η ρ ο ν ο μ ο ι γ ε ν η θ ω μ ε ν]. Klhronomov heir only here in Pastorals. A favorite idea of Paul. See Romans 4:13; Romans 8:17; Galatians 3:29. Heirship of eternal life is the result of justification. So, clearly, Rom. verse It is attested and confirmed by the Holy Spirit. 2 Corinthians 5:5; Ephesians 1:14.

According to the hope of eternal life [κ α τ ε λ π ι δ α ζ ω η ς α ι ω ν ι ο υ]. Const. of eternal life with heirs, and rend. heirs of eternal life according to hope. Comp. Romans 4:18; Romans 5:2; Romans 8:24; Galatians 5:5; Colossians 1:5; Colossians 1:27; Titus 1:2; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 3:2; 1 John 3:8.