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NASB | Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Titus 3:5 He saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we have done, but because of His own compassion and mercy, by the cleansing of the new birth (spiritual transformation, regeneration) and renewing by the Holy Spirit, |
Subject: Titus 3:5 and washing of regeneration |
Bible Note: Greetings Dalcent! Concerning Acts 2:38, there simply isn't any way to express the difference between a singular 'you and a plural 'you'. This probably explains why the translations don't reflect it - they can't! :-) Here is what A. T. Robertson (universally recognized as a Greek expert) says about Acts 2:38: "Rather, 'And let each one of you be baptized.' Change of number from plural to singular and of person from second to third. This change marks a break in the thought here that the English translation does not preserve. The first thing to do is make a radical and complete change of heart and life. Then let each one be baptized after this change has taken place, and the act of baptism be performed 'in the name of Jesus Christ'." As far as Titus 3:5 goes, 'bath' is certainly one possible translation. However, it can also refer to the 'washing' itself. Either one would be a 'literal' translation. However, since the verse is not clear, I would hesitate to dogmatically say that it must be 'water baptism'. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |