3:5 Paul’s assertion, “he saved us,” in v. 5 constitutes the main verb in this lengthy sentence (vv. 4–7). It is the fact of God’s saving action in Jesus Christ that is amplified and explained by each additional clause and phrase. Paul left absolutely no doubt concerning the basis of human salvation. His explanation is presented in the form of a contrast that is indicated by the use of the strong adversative “but,” alla. The contrast is between humankind’s attempts to achieve salvation through their
Titus 3:5