New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition), “Study note on Titus 2:13, 'of the great God and of our Savior, Jesus Christ'”
“Some scholars therefore argue that only one person is referred to here, so they render this phrase, “of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.” They thus view this text as proof that the inspired Scriptures describe Jesus as “the great God.” However, many scholars and Bible translators acknowledge that this passage can properly be rendered as it is in the New World Translation, referring to two distinct persons.”
The current study note. It states the opposing reading accurately before answering it, and refers the reader to Kingdom Interlinear Appendix 2E.
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Provenance and verification note for New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition), Study note on Titus 2:13, 'of the great God and of our Savior, Jesus Christ'
Confidence note. Study note read in full on the nwtsty Titus chapter 2 page on wol.jw.org, 19 September 2026.
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Accessed. 19 September 2026 · Source ID. src-nwtv-nwtsty-note-titus-2-13