Titus 2:7-8

2:7 showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, 2:8 and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, ¹  because he has nothing evil to say about us.

Titus 3:8

Summary of the Letter

3:8 This saying ²  is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, ³  so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

[2:8]  ¹ tn Or “put to shame.”

[3:8]  ¹ sn This saying (Grk “the saying”) refers to the preceding citation (Titus 3:4-7). See 1 Tim 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11 for other occurrences of this phrase.

[3:8]  ² tn Grk “concerning these things.”