Titus 2 – Shortcode

Proper Christian conduct

1. But you: speak things which are appropriate for sound doctrine.
2. Old men are to be sober, dignified, self-controlled, being sound in faith, in ^love, and in perseverance.
3. Likewise, aged women are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderous, nor *enslaved to much wine, but being teachers of good,
4. so they might admonish¹“admonish” The Greek word here more precisely means to “bring back to (good) sense” or to “make sober-minded”, often with the sense of reminding via correction.  It meant to “correct,” “control,” or “moderate” in classical Greek.  Thus while the common rendering of “teach” isn’t wrong, it lacks the corrective force of the original Greek word. the young women to be loving to their husbands, loving to their children,
5. self-controlled, pure, workers at home, and good; submitting themselves to their own husbands so the word of God won’t be blasphemed.
6. Likewise, encourage the younger men to be of sound mind.
7. in all things offering yourself as an example of good works, with incorruptible purity in instruction, dignity,
8. and sound speech that’s beyond reproach so the man opposing us might be turned in shame, having nothing evil to say about us.
9. Slaves are to be submitted to their own masters, to be fully pleasing in all things; not contradicting,
10. not embezzling, but demonstrating all good faithfulness so they might adorn the teaching of God our savior in all things.
11. For the grace of God appeared, bringing salvation to all men,
12. teaching us through discipline²“teaching… …through discipline” is one word in Greek.  It refers to the strict rearing of children through discipline/chastisement so they reach maturity properly.  Also used in Hebrews 12:7 and Luke 23:16 in a similar context. so that – having denied ungodliness and worldly cravings – we might live prudently, and righteously, and devoutly in the present age;
13. eagerly awaiting the blessed hope and appearance of the glory of our great God and savior Jesus the Anointed.
14. Who gave Himself for our sake, so He might purchase³“purchase… …back” this Greek word properly means to buy back something that was originally yours us back from all lawlessness and might cleanse a people as a possession for Himself, who are zealous for good works.
15. Speak these things, and admonish and rebuke with all instruction.⁴“instruction” could also be translated “authority”  Let no one despise you.