Study it in the app“not by works of righteousness that we did, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,”
God saved us out of mercy, not because of what we didGrace
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deed
What someone does, their conduct.
Where else “ergōn” appearsrighteousness
Doing what is just, living as God wants.
Where else “dikaiosynēi” appearsbear fruit
To produce fruit, like a tree; in life, deeds that can be seen.
Where else “epoiēsamen” appearsmercy
Mercy: compassion that acts.
Where else “eleos” appearssave
To rescue from sin and ruin.
Where else “esōsen” appearswashing
Washing, bath.
Where else “loutrou” appearsrebirth
Being born again by God's work.
Where else “palingenesias” appearsrenewal
Renewal: making new again.
Where else “anakainōseōs” appearsHoly Spirit
God's Spirit, who is his own and sets people apart for him.
Where else “hagiou” appearsSpirit
God himself at work, giving life and dwelling in believers.
Where else “pneumatos” appears4But when the kindness and the love for humankind of God our Savior appeared,
5 · This verse (above)
6whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus the Messiah our Savior,
