Parallel Verses

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,

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;

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 (divine influence) of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all men, 12 instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, 13 Look for the blessed hope and appearance of the glory of the great God. And look for our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Cross References

Romans 6:19

I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. You once presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to sin. Now you present your members as servants to righteousness and sanctification (purification) (holiness).

2 Timothy 3:12

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

Psalm 4:3

But know that Jehovah has chosen and distinguished the godly man for himself. Jehovah will hear when I call to him.

Isaiah 55:6-7

Seek Jehovah while he may be found. Call on him while he is near.

Ezekiel 33:14-15

I may warn someone evil that he is going to die, but if he stops sinning and does what is right and good,

Ezekiel 36:27

I will put my Spirit in you. I will enable you to live by my Laws, and you will obey my rules.

Matthew 3:8-10

Bear fruit worthy of repentance!

Matthew 16:24

Then Jesus told his disciples: If any man wants to follow me (be mine), let him deny (disown) himself, and take up his stake and follow me (Greek: akoloutheo moi, let him be following me) (accompany me) (be in the same way with me).

Luke 1:75

May we serve in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.

Matthew 5:19-20

Whoever disobeys even the least of the commandments and teaches others to do the same, will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. On the other hand whoever obeys and teaches others to obey the Law will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 28:20

Teach them to observe all the things I have commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

Luke 1:6

They were both righteous before God. They blamelessly obeyed all the commandments and ordinances of God (Greek: kurios: God).

Luke 3:9-13

The axe is now at the root of the trees. Every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown in to the fire.

John 6:25

They found him on the other side of the sea and said: Rabbi (Teacher) when did you come here?

John 14:30

I will speak no more with you. The prince of the world comes. He has no hold on me!

John 17:14-15

I gave 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

I exercise myself always, to have a conscience void of offense toward God and toward men.

Acts 24:25

He reasoned about righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come. Felix trembled, and answered: Go your way for now. When I have time I will send for you.

Romans 6:4-6

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

Romans 6:12

Let no sin rule in your mortal body, that you should obey the lustful desires.

Romans 8:13

for if you live according to flesh, you are about to die. If by the Spirit, you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this world (religious, social, political, and economic arrangement). But be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Prove what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God.

Romans 13:12-13

The night is far along and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither fornicators, nor people who worship idols, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals,

2 Corinthians 1:12

This is our pride and testimony of conscience. In holiness and Godly sincerity we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you. It was not by fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness with deep reverence for God.

Galatians 1:4

He (Jesus) gave himself for our sins that he might deliver us out of this present evil age. This is according to the will of our God and Father.

Galatians 5:24

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

Ephesians 1:4

He chose us through him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love.

Ephesians 2:2

You once walked according to the course of this world, according to the ruler of the power (authority and jurisdiction) of the air, the spirit that is now active in the sons of disobedience.

Ephesians 4:22-25

You put away your former way (course) (behavior) (conversation) of life, the old self that was corrupt with the lusts of deceit.

Colossians 1:22

But he (Christ) reconciled you in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and without blemish and without accusation before Him (God).

Colossians 3:5-9

Make your members that are upon the earth dead with regard to fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness (greed), which is idolatry.

1 Thessalonians 4:7

For God has not called us to uncleanness, but to holiness.

1 Thessalonians 4:9

I do not need to write you about brotherly love. For God taught you to love one another.

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man look down on your youth. Be an example to the believers in speech and conduct, in love, in faith and chasteness.

1 Timothy 6:17

Command those who are rich in this present system not to be high-minded (arrogant), not to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.

2 Timothy 4:10

For Demas forsook me, having loved this present world, and went to Thessalonica. Crescens went to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.

Titus 3:3

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

Hebrews 8:11

They will not teach a neighbor or brother saying: Know Jehovah. All will know me from the little one among them to the great among them. (Hosea 2:20)

James 4:8-10

Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded (uncertain) (doubter) (skeptic).

1 Peter 1:14-18

Live as children of obedience. Do not fashion yourself according to your former lusts, for you were ignorant at that time.

1 Peter 2:11-12

Beloved, I request that you as aliens and strangers abstain from fleshly lust (desires), which causes conflict in you.

1 Peter 4:2-5

From now on you must live the rest of your earthly lives controlled by God's will and not by human desires (lusts).

2 Peter 1:4-8

He offered us his precious and exceedingly great promises. Through these you may become partakers of the divine nature. You will escape from the corruption that is in the lust-filled world.

2 Peter 2:9

Jehovah knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to preserve the unrighteous for the Day of Judgment. (Psalm 34:19) (Matthew 25:46)

2 Peter 2:20-22

After they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled and overcome; the last state is worse with them than the first.

2 Peter 3:11

Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved (destroyed), what manner of persons should you be in all holy living and godliness?

1 John 2:6

He that says he lives in union with him should walk as he walked.

1 John 2:15-17

Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

1 John 2:27

The anointing (special endowment of Holy Spirit) you received from Him is a part of you (is with you) and you do not need anyone (any human) to teach you. His anointing taught you concerning all things. It is no lie. It is truth, just as you were taught you live through him.

1 John 5:19

We know that we are from God, and the whole world lies in the (power of the) (under control of the) evil one.

Jude 1:18

They said to you: In the last time there will be mockers (scoffers), walking after their own ungodly lusts.

Revelation 14:12

This requires patience and endurance for the holy ones, those who obey the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

Psalm 105:45

Then they would obey his laws and follow his teachings. Praise Jehovah!

Ezekiel 18:30-31

That is why I will judge each of you by what you have done, people of Israel, declares the Lord Jehovah. Change the way you think and act. (Repent!) Turn away from all the rebellious things that you have done so that you will not fall into sin.

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