Titus 2:2

Sound Instruction And Consistent Behavior

¹ Do you, however, speak of such subjects as properly have a place in sound Christian teaching. ² Teach that the older men should be temperate, serious, and discreet; strong in faith, love, and endurance. ³ So, too, that the older women should be reverent in their demeanor, and that they should avoid scandal, and beware of becoming slaves to drink;

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Titus

1 Timothy 3:11

It should be the same with the women. They should be serious, not gossips, sober, and trustworthy in all respects.

Titus 1:13

Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they may be sound in the Faith,

1 Peter 4:7

But the end of all things is near. Therefore exercise self-restraint and be calm, that you may be able to pray.

Romans 12:3

In fulfillment of the charge with which I have been entrusted, I bid every one of you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think, but to think till he learns to think soberly--in accordance with the measure of faith that God has allotted to each.

1 Timothy 3:2

The Presiding-Officer should be a man of blameless character; a faithful husband; living a temperate, discreet, and well-ordered life; hospitable, and a skillful teacher,

1 Peter 5:8

Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the Devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.

Mark 5:15

When they came to Jesus, they found the possessed man sitting there, clothed and in his right mind--the very man who had had the 'Legion' in him--and they were awe-struck.

Luke 8:35

The people went out to see what had happened, and, when they came to Jesus, they found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right mind, at Jesus' feet; and they were awe-struck.

Acts 24:25

But, while Paul was speaking at length about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified, and interrupted him--"Go for the present, but, when I find an opportunity, I will send for you again."

1 Corinthians 9:25

Every athlete exercises self-restraint in everything; they, indeed, for a crown that fades, we for one that is unfading.

1 Corinthians 15:34

Awake to a righteous life, and cease to sin. There are some who have no true knowledge of God. I speak in this way to shame you.

2 Corinthians 5:13

For, if we were "beside ourselves," it was in God's service! If we are not in our senses, it is in yours!

Galatians 5:23

Against such things there is no law!

Philippians 4:8

In conclusion, Brothers, wherever you find anything true or honorable, righteous or pure, lovable or praiseworthy, or if 'virtue' and 'honour' have any meaning, there let your thoughts dwell.

1 Thessalonians 5:6

Therefore let us not sleep as others do. No, let us be watchful and self-controlled.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

But let us, who belong to the Day, control ourselves, and put on faith and love as a breast plate, and the hope of Salvation as a helmet.

1 Timothy 1:5

The object of all instruction is to call forth that love which comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

1 Timothy 3:4

he should be a man who rules his own household well, and whose children are kept under control and are well-behaved.

1 Timothy 3:8

So, too, Assistant-Officers should be serious and straightforward men, not given to taking much drink or to questionable money-making,

Titus 1:8

On the contrary, he should be hospitable, eager for the right discreet, upright, a man of holy life and capable of self-restraint,

Titus 2:7

Above all, set an example of doing good. Show sincerity in your teaching, and a serious spirit;

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore concentrate your minds, with the strictest self-control, and fix your hopes on the blessing that is coming for you at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:6

knowledge by self-control, self-control by endurance, endurance by piety,