Parallel Verses

World English Bible

instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

New American Standard Bible

instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age,

King James Version

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Holman Bible

instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age,

International Standard Version

It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present age

A Conservative Version

disciplining us, so that, having denied irreverence and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and piously in the present age.

American Standard Version

instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world;

Amplified

It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives [lives with a purpose that reflect spiritual maturity] in this present age,

An Understandable Version

It instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly desires and to live sensible, righteous and godly lives in this present age,

Anderson New Testament

teaching us, that denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in the present age;

Bible in Basic English

Training us so that, turning away from evil and the desires of this world, we may be living wisely and uprightly in the knowledge of God in this present life;

Common New Testament

training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this present age,

Daniel Mace New Testament

teaching us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and to practise temperance, justice and piety in this present world;

Darby Translation

teaching us that, having denied impiety and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, and justly, and piously in the present course of things,

Godbey New Testament

teaching us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we must live prudently and righteously and holily in this present age;

Goodspeed New Testament

training us to renounce godless ways and worldly passions, and live serious, upright, and godly lives in this world,

John Wesley New Testament

Teaching us, that, having renounced ungodliness and all wordly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present world,

Julia Smith Translation

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and eager worldly desires, we should live discreetly, and justly, and religiously, in the time now;

King James 2000

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live sensibly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Lexham Expanded Bible

training us in order that, denying impiety and worldly desires, we may live self-controlled and righteously and godly in the present age,

Modern King James verseion

teaching us that having denied ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live discreetly, righteously and godly, in this present world,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

and teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and that we should live sober minded, righteously, and godly in this present world,

Moffatt New Testament

and it schools us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions and to live a life of self-mastery, of integrity, and of piety in this present world,

Montgomery New Testament

And schooling us to renounce impiety and evil passions, And to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;

NET Bible

It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

New Heart English Bible

instructing us to say ?No? to ungodliness and worldly desires, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;

Noyes New Testament

teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in the present world;

Sawyer New Testament

teaching us, that denying impiety and worldly desires we should live soberly, and righteously, and piously in the present life,

The Emphasized Bible

Putting us under discipline - in order that, - denying ourselves of ungodliness and worldly covetings, in a soberminded and righteous and godly manner, we should live, in the present age,

Thomas Haweis New Testament

instructing us, that denying ungodliness and worldly affections, we should live soberly and righteously, and godly in the present day;

Twentieth Century New Testament

leading us to renounce irreligious ways and worldly ambitions, and to live discreet, upright, and religious lives here in this present world,

Webster

Teaching us, that denying ungodliness, and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and piously, in this present world;

Weymouth New Testament

training us to renounce ungodliness and all the pleasures of this world, and to live sober, upright, and pious lives at the present time,

Williams New Testament

training us to give up godless ways and worldly cravings and live serious, upright, and godly lives in this world,

Worrell New Testament

teaching us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, and righteously, and godly in the present age;

Worsley New Testament

teaching us that denying ungodliness, and worldly desires, we should live soberly, and righteously, and piously in this present world;

Youngs Literal Translation

teaching us, that denying the impiety and the worldly desires, soberly and righteously and piously we may live in the present age,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
παιδεύω 
Paideuo 
Usage: 12

us
ἡμᾶς 
hemas 
us, we, our, us-ward 9, not tr
Usage: 170

ἵνα 
Hina 
that, to,
Usage: 472

ἀρνέομαι 
Arneomai 
Usage: 26

ἀσέβεια 
Asebeia 
Usage: 6

and



and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Usage: 0

κοσμικός 
Kosmikos 
Usage: 2

ἐπιθυμία 
Epithumia 
Usage: 35

ζάω 
Zao 
live, be alive, alive, quick, lively, not tr, , vr live
Usage: 115

σωφρόνως 
Sophronos 
Usage: 1

δικαίως 
Dikaios 
Usage: 4

εὐσεβῶς 
Eusebos 
Usage: 2

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128


which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0

νῦν 
Nun 
Usage: 102

Devotionals

Devotionals about Titus 2:12

Images Titus 2:12

Prayers for Titus 2:12

Context Readings

Sound Instruction And Consistent Behavior

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, 12 instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; 13 looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ;


Cross References

Romans 6:19

I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh, for as you presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to wickedness upon wickedness, even so now present your members as servants to righteousness for sanctification.

2 Timothy 3:12

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

Psalm 4:3

But know that Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear when I call to him.

Isaiah 55:6-7

Seek Yahweh while he may be found; call you on him while he is near:

Ezekiel 33:14-15

Again, when I say to the wicked, You shall surely die; if he turn from his sin, and do that which is lawful and right;

Ezekiel 36:27

I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and you shall keep my ordinances, and do them.

Matthew 3:8-10

Therefore bring forth fruit worthy of repentance!

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Luke 1:75

In holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life.

Matthew 5:19-20

Whoever, therefore, shall break one of these least commandments, and teach others to do so, shall be called least in the Kingdom of Heaven; but whoever shall do and teach them shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Matthew 28:20

teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

Luke 1:6

They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.

Luke 3:9-13

Even now the axe also lies at the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that doesn't bring forth good fruit is cut down, and thrown into the fire."

John 6:25

When they found him on the other side of the sea, they asked him, "Rabbi, when did you come here?"

John 14:30

I will no more speak much with you, for the prince of the world comes, and he has nothing in me.

John 17:14-15

I have given them your word. The world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

Acts 24:16

Herein I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.

Acts 24:25

As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, "Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you."

Romans 6:4-6

We were buried therefore with him through baptism to death, that just like Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.

Romans 6:12

Therefore don't let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.

Romans 8:13

For if you live after the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

Romans 12:2

Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Romans 13:12-13

The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let's therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let's put on the armor of light.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Or don't you know that the unrighteous will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don't be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals,

2 Corinthians 1:12

For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Galatians 1:4

who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us out of this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father --

Galatians 5:24

Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts.

Ephesians 1:4

even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;

Ephesians 2:2

in which you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the children of disobedience;

Ephesians 4:22-25

that you put away, as concerning your former way of life, the old man, that grows corrupt after the lusts of deceit;

Colossians 1:22

yet now he has reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and blameless before him,

Colossians 3:5-9

Put to death therefore your members which are on the earth: sexual immorality, uncleanness, depraved passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

1 Thessalonians 4:7

For God called us not for uncleanness, but in sanctification.

1 Thessalonians 4:9

But concerning brotherly love, you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another,

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

1 Timothy 6:17

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;

2 Timothy 4:10

for Demas left me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

Titus 3:3

For we were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

Hebrews 8:11

They will not teach every man his fellow citizen, and every man his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' for all will know me, from the least of them to the greatest of them.

James 4:8-10

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

1 Peter 1:14-18

as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,

1 Peter 2:11-12

Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

1 Peter 4:2-5

that you no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.

2 Peter 1:4-8

by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.

2 Peter 2:9

the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment;

2 Peter 2:20-22

For if, after they have escaped the defilement of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in it and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first.

2 Peter 3:11

Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,

1 John 2:6

he who says he remains in him ought himself also to walk just like he walked.

1 John 2:15-17

Don't love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love isn't in him.

1 John 2:27

As for you, the anointing which you received from him remains in you, and you don't need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, you will remain in him.

1 John 5:19

We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

Jude 1:18

They said to you that "In the last time there will be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts."

Revelation 14:12

Here is the patience of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus."

Psalm 105:45

that they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. Praise Yah!

Ezekiel 18:30-31

Therefore I will judge you, house of Israel, everyone according to his ways, says the Lord Yahweh. Return, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.

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