Thematic Bible

Titus 2:1

But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

Titus 2:2

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

Titus 2:3

Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

Titus 2:4

In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

Titus 2:5

to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

Titus 2:6

Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,

Titus 2:7

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Titus 2:8

and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

Titus 2:9

Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

Titus 2:10

not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

Titus 2:11

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.

Titus 2:12

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

Titus 2:13

as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.

Titus 2:15

So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don't let anyone look down on you.