Titus 2:5

2:5 to be self-controlled, ¹  pure, fulfilling their duties at home, ²  kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message ³  of God may not be discredited. ⁴ 

Titus 1:3

1:3 But now in his own time ⁵  he has made his message evident through the preaching I was entrusted with according to the command of God our Savior.

Titus 1:9

1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, ⁶  so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching ⁷  and correct those who speak against it.

Titus 2:1

Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching

2:1 But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with ⁸  sound teaching.

Titus 1:2

1:2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began. ⁹ 

Titus 1:13

1:13 Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

Titus 2:8

2:8 and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, ¹⁰  because he has nothing evil to say about us.

¹ tn Or “sensible.”

² tn Grk “domestic,” “keeping house.”

³ tn Or “word.”

⁴ tn Or “slandered.”

⁵ tn The Greek text emphasizes the contrast between vv. 2b and 3a: God promised this long ago but now has revealed it in his own time.

⁹ tn Grk “the faithful message in accordance with the teaching” (referring to apostolic teaching).

¹⁰ tn Grk “the healthy teaching” (referring to what was just mentioned).

¹³ tn Grk “say what is fitting for sound teaching” (introducing the behavior called for in this chapter.).

¹⁷ tn Grk “before eternal ages.”

²¹ tn Or “put to shame.”