Titus 2:8

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.

Titus 1:13

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

Titus 2:15

2:15 So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke ⁴  that carries full authority. ⁵  Don’t let anyone look down ⁶  on you.

Titus 3:2

3:2 They must not slander ⁷  anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

Titus 1:16

1:16 They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.

Titus 2:3

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 2:12

2:12 It trains us ⁸  to reject godless ways ⁹  and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

[2:8]  ¹ tn Or “put to shame.”

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

[2:15]  ³ tn Or “reproof,” “censure.” The Greek word ἐλέγχω (elencw) implies exposing someone’s sin in order to bring correction.

[2:15]  ⁴ tn Grk “speak these things and exhort and rebuke with all authority.”

[2:15]  ⁵ tn Or “let anyone despise you”; or “let anyone disregard you.”

[3:2]  ⁴ tn Or “discredit,” “damage the reputation of.”

[2:12]  ⁵ tn Grk “training us” (as a continuation of the previous clause). Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started at the beginning of v. 12 by translating the participle παιδεύουσα (paideuousa) as a finite verb and supplying the pronoun “it” as subject.

[2:12]  ⁶ tn Grk “ungodliness.”