22:2 “Is it to God that a strong man is of benefit?
Is it to him that even a wise man is profitable? 1
3:8 This saying 2 is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, 3 so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.
1 tn Some do not take this to be parallel to the first colon, taking this line as a statement, but the parallel expressions here suggest the question is repeated.
1 sn This saying (Grk “the saying”) refers to the preceding citation (Titus 3:4-7). See 1 Tim 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11 for other occurrences of this phrase.
2 tn Grk “concerning these things.”