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Titus 2:1
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But you are to proclaim things consistent with sound teaching.
But speake thou the things which become sound doctrine:
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.
But as for you, proclaim the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.
But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.
But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine.
But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.
Titus, you must teach only what is correct.
But you, explain what kind of behavior goes along with sound teaching.
But do *thou* speak the things that become sound teaching;
You, however, must tell everyone how to live in a way that agrees with the true teaching.
Bvt speake thou the thinges which become wholesome doctrine,
BUT you must preach the things which are proper to sound doctrine.
But you must teach what agrees with sound doctrine.
But you, speak the things which are fitting for sound instruction.
But you speak things which become sound doctrine:
But as for you, teach the things which are in agreement with sound doctrine [which produces men and women of good character whose lifestyle identifies them as true Christians].
But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine:
But let your words be in agreement with true and right teaching:
But say the things which fit the sound doctrine,
But as for you, teach what is consistent with healthy doctrine.1 Timothy 1:10; 6:3; 2 Timothy 1:13; Titus 1:9;">[xr]
But speak thou that which becometh sound doctrine,
But speak thou the things that belong to wholesome doctrine.
But speake thou the thynges which become wholsome doctrine.
But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine:
But say the things which fit the sound doctrine,
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine, That the aged men be vigilant,
But as for you, you must speak in a manner that befits wholesome teaching.
But speke thou tho thingis that bisemen hoolsum teching;
But you speak the things which befit the sound doctrine:
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.
But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine:
As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching.
You must teach what is right and true.
But as for you, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine.
But do, thou, speak the things which become the healthful instruction: -
But speak thou the things that become sound doctrine:
But as for you, teach what befits sound doctrine.
But speake thou that which becometh wholsome learninge.
And thou -- be speaking what doth become the sound teaching;
Bvt speake thou that which becommeth wholsome learnynge.
As for you, teach nothing
Your job is to speak out on the things that make for solid doctrine. Guide older men into lives of temperance, dignity, and wisdom, into healthy faith, love, and endurance. Guide older women into lives of reverence so they end up as neither gossips nor drunks, but models of goodness. By looking at them, the younger women will know how to love their husbands and children, be virtuous and pure, keep a good house, be good wives. We don't want anyone looking down on God's Message because of their behavior. Also, guide the young men to live disciplined lives.
Titus, you focus on teaching people how to ride for the brand, not just talk about the brand.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Titus 2:11-14, Titus 1:9, Titus 3:8, 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Timothy 6:3, 2 Timothy 1:13
Reciprocal: Ezra 7:10 - and to teach Matthew 28:20 - them Romans 2:21 - therefore 1 Timothy 4:6 - good doctrine 1 Timothy 6:2 - These
Cross-References
In the beginning God created the sky and the earth.
God named the dry land "earth" and the water that was gathered together "seas." God saw that this was good.
God blessed the seventh day and made it a holy day, because on that day he rested from all the work he had done in creating the world.
This is the story of the creation of the sky and the earth. When the Lord God first made the earth and the sky,
there were still no plants on the earth. Nothing was growing in the fields because the Lord God had not yet made it rain on the land. And there was no person to care for the ground,
Then the Lord God planted a garden in the east, in a place called Eden, and put the man he had formed into it.
The first river, named Pishon, flows around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.
The second river, named Gihon, flows around the whole land of Cush.
The reason is that in six days the Lord made everything—the sky, the earth, the sea, and everything in them. On the seventh day he rested. So the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.
The Sabbath day will be a sign between me and the Israelites forever, because in six days I, the Lord , made the sky and the earth. On the seventh day I did not work; I rested.'"
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. Concerning sound doctrine, and the form of it, :-. The things which become it are a good life and conversation, the various duties incumbent on professors of religion, according to their different station, age, and sex, which are observed in some following verses; these become the Gospel of Christ, and are ornamental to the doctrine of God our Saviour; and these are to be spoken of by the ministers of Christ, in their proper places, and at proper times; who ought not to be dumb, and keep silence at any time, but especially when there are many unruly and vain talkers: sound doctrine ought to be spoken out openly and publicly, fully and faithfully, with great plainness and evidence, that it may be understood and known by all; and with much certainty, without hesitation, as being, without controversy, undoubted truth; and with all boldness, not fearing men, or seeking to please them; and it should be constantly and continually spoken, in season, and out of season; and care should be taken that it be spoken consistently, and in an uniform manner, that there be no clashing and contradiction; and the duties of religion, which become sound doctrine, should be set in their true light, and proper place, as fruits of the grace of God, and to glorify him; these should be spoken out plainly, frequently insisted upon, and warmly and zealously urged, as being decent things, for the honour of God, the recommending of religion, the good of mankind, and the service of one another: as particularly,
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
But speak thou - In thine own ministry. In the previous chapter he had given him instructions as to the kind of persons who were to be put into the sacred office. Here he gives him special instructions in regard to his own preaching. “The things which become sound doctrine.” To wit, those which he proceeds immediately to specify. On the phrase sound doctrine, see the notes at 1 Timothy 1:10; compare 2 Timothy 4:3.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER II.
Sundry directions to aged men, 1, 2.
To aged women, 3.
To young women, 4, 5.
To young men, 6.
Directions to Titus, relative to his own conduct, 7, 8.
Directions to servants, 9, 10.
What the Gospel of the grace of God teaches all men, 11, 12.
The glorious prospect held out by it; salvation from all sin,
and final glory, 13-15.
NOTES ON CHAP. II.
Verse Titus 2:1. But speak thou the things — This is a conclusion drawn from the preceding chapter: the Judaizing teachers not only taught a false doctrine, but they led an unholy life; Titus was to act directly opposite; he must teach a sacred doctrine, and the things which become it; he must proclaim the truth, and illustrate that truth. The people must not only be well instructed, but they must be holy in their lives. Principle and practice must go hand in hand.
