Note 248 — Chapter III
Neil Buchanan translation
Footnote 248:
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The combination of θεος and σωτηρ in the Pastoral Epistles is very important. The two passages in the New Testament in which perhaps a direct "theologia Christi" may be recognised, contain likewise the concept σωτηρ; see Tit. II. 13; προσδεχομενοι την μακαριαν ελπιδα και επιφανειαν της δοξης του μεγαλου θεου και σωτηρος 'ημων Χριστου Ιησου (cf. Abbot, Journal of the Society of Bibl. Lit., and Exeg. 1881. June. p. 3 sq.): 2 Pet. I. 1: εν δικαιοσυνηι του θεου 'ημων και σωτηρος 'Ι. Χρ.. In both cases the 'ημων should be specially noted. Besides, θεος σωτηρ is also an ancient formula.