Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. New Living Translation to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God. English Standard Version to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Berean Standard Bible to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. Berean Literal Bible self-controlled, pure, keepers at home, kind, being subject to the own husbands, so that the word of God should not be maligned. King James Bible To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. New King James Version to be discreet, chaste, homemakers, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed. New American Standard Bible to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored. NASB 1995 to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored. NASB 1977 to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be dishonored. Legacy Standard Bible to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be slandered. Amplified Bible to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored. Christian Standard Bible to be self-controlled, pure, workers at home, kind, and in submission to their husbands, so that God’s word will not be slandered. Holman Christian Standard Bible to be self-controlled, pure, homemakers, kind, and submissive to their husbands, so that God’s message will not be slandered. American Standard Version to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed: Contemporary English Version Each of the younger women must be sensible and kind, as well as a good homemaker, who puts her own husband first. Then no one can say insulting things about God's message. English Revised Version to be soberminded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed: GOD'S WORD® Translation to use good judgment, and to be morally pure. Also, tell them to teach young women to be homemakers, to be kind, and to place themselves under their husbands' authority. Then no one can speak evil of God's word. Good News Translation to be self-controlled and pure, and to be good housewives who submit themselves to their husbands, so that no one will speak evil of the message that comes from God. International Standard Version to be sensible and pure, to manage their households, to be kind, and to submit themselves to their husbands. Otherwise, the word of God may be discredited. Majority Standard Bible to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. NET Bible to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited. New Heart English Bible to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and being subject to their own husbands, so that God's word may not be discredited. Webster's Bible Translation To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. Weymouth New Testament industrious in their homes, kind, submissive to their husbands, so that the Christian teaching may not be exposed to reproach. World English Bible to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God’s word may not be blasphemed. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsober, pure, keepers of [their own] houses, good, subject to their own husbands, that evil may not be spoken of the word of God. Berean Literal Bible self-controlled, pure, keepers at home, kind, being subject to the own husbands, so that the word of God should not be maligned. Young's Literal Translation sober, pure, keepers of their own houses, good, subject to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of. Smith's Literal Translation Of sound mind chaste, remaining at home, good subordinates to their own husbands, that the word of God be not defamed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo be discreet, chaste, sober, having a care of the house, gentle, obedient to their husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. Catholic Public Domain Version be sensible, chaste, restrained, have concern for the household, be kind, be subordinate to their husbands: so that the Word of God may be not blasphemed. New American Bible to be self-controlled, chaste, good homemakers, under the control of their husbands, so that the word of God may not be discredited. New Revised Standard Version to be self-controlled, chaste, good managers of the household, kind, being submissive to their husbands, so that the word of God may not be discredited. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo be discreet, chaste, good home keepers, obedient to their own husbands, so that no one can reproach the word of God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And to be chaste and holy, taking good care of their households and obeying their husbands, lest anyone blaspheme the word of God. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentto be discreet, chaste, fond of home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not reviled. Godbey New Testament to be prudent, chaste, domestic, good, submissive to their own husbands, in order that the word of God may not be blasphemed. Haweis New Testament to be sober, domestic, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not ill reported of. Mace New Testament to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, good oeconimists, beneficent, submissive to their husbands, Weymouth New Testament industrious in their homes, kind, submissive to their husbands, so that the Christian teaching may not be exposed to reproach. Worrell New Testament to be sober, pure, workers at home, good, submitting themselves to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. Worsley New Testament chaste, keepers at home, good, submissive to their husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Teaching Sound Doctrine…4In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. 6In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.… Cross References Proverbs 31:10-31 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ... 1 Peter 3:1-6 Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives / when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. / Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, ... Ephesians 5:22-24 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. / For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, His body, of which He is the Savior. / Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything. Colossians 3:18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 1 Timothy 5:14 So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander. Genesis 2:18-24 The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.” / And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and He brought them to the man to see what he would name each one. And whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. / The man gave names to all the livestock, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam no suitable helper was found. ... 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says. / If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church. 1 Timothy 2:9-10 Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, / but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God. 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. 1 Timothy 3:11 In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things. 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. / The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. / The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife. ... 1 Peter 2:12 Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 and to aspire to live quietly, to attend to your own matters, and to work with your own hands, as we instructed you. / Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone. 1 Timothy 6:1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. Treasury of Scripture To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. discreet. Titus 2:2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. keepers. Genesis 16:8,9 And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai… Genesis 18:9 And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. Proverbs 7:11 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: good. Acts 9:36,39 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did… 1 Timothy 5:10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work. obedient. Genesis 3:16 Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. 1 Corinthians 11:3 But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God. 1 Corinthians 14:34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. that. 2 Samuel 12:14 Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die. Psalm 74:10 O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy name for ever? Romans 2:24 For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written. Jump to Previous Authority Blasphemed Busy Chaste Christian Clean Diligent Discredited Discreet Domestic Evil Exposed God's Good Heart Home Homes Houses Husbands Industrious Keepers Kind Mind Minded Obedient Pure Reproach Self-Controlled Sensible Sober Subject Subjection Submissive Teaching Wise Word Work Workers WorkingJump to Next Authority Blasphemed Busy Chaste Christian Clean Diligent Discredited Discreet Domestic Evil Exposed God's Good Heart Home Homes Houses Husbands Industrious Keepers Kind Mind Minded Obedient Pure Reproach Self-Controlled Sensible Sober Subject Subjection Submissive Teaching Wise Word Work Workers WorkingTitus 2 1. Directions given unto Titus both for his doctrine and life.10. Of the duty of servants, and in general of all Christians. to be self-controlled The Greek word used here is "σωφρονίζω" (sōphronizō), which conveys the idea of being of sound mind, temperate, and exercising self-restraint. In the historical context of the early church, self-control was a vital virtue, especially for women, as it reflected a life transformed by the Holy Spirit. This self-control is not merely about personal discipline but is a reflection of a life that prioritizes godly values over worldly desires, aligning with the broader biblical call to live a life worthy of the gospel. pure managers of their households kind subject to their husbands so that the word of God will not be discredited Chaste.--Not only in act, but also in look, in speech, in thought, even in dress. Keepers at home.--The older authorities here, instead of "keepers at home" (domum custodientes, domus curam habentes), read workers at home; the Greek word is not found elsewhere. The sense of the passage is, however, little changed by the alteration. The meaning is clear, "Domi mansit lanam fecit." Home duties, cares, pleasures, sacrifices of self--these God-appointed duties ought to fill the mind and the heart of the young wife. There should be no desire, no attempt, to go round to the other houses, and so contracting idle, gossiping habits. Hofmann thus sums up these directions to the young Christian women of Crete, "Gute Hausfrauen will der Apostel haben." Good.--Gracious, kind, thoughtful to others, especially to inferiors. Obedient to their own husbands.--More accurately, submitting themselves to their own husbands. Women who really love their Master Christ should take care that, as far as in them lay, the law of subordination in the family to its rightful head should be strictly carried out. In a Church like that of Crete, made out of divided houses often, where the Christian wife was married to a Pagan husband, such a charge as this was especially needful. That the word of God be not blasphemed.--These words refer to all the exhortations from Titus 2:2 onwards, but more particularly to those clauses enforcing home duties immediately preceding. There was, of course, the fear that wives, carried away by religious fervour, might neglect the plainer every-day duties for the seemingly loftier and more self-denying occupations included under the head of religious works. Such failure in every-day tasks would, of course, be bitterly charged on the religion of Christ, and the gospel would run the danger of being evil-spoken of, even in other than purely Pagan circles. But the reference extends over a broader area than that occupied by Christian mistresses of households. All, of every rank and age, who think they love the Lord Jesus should remember that the "enemy" is ever watching their words and works; never should they who wear the colours of the great King forget the charge of the King's son, "Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Verse 5. - Sober-minded for discreet, A.V.; workers for keepers, A.V. and T.R.; kind for good, A.V.; being in subjection for obedient, A.V. Sober-minded (σώφρονας); as in ver. 2 and Titus 1:8; 1 Timothy 3:2. "Discreet" is nearer the sense than "sober-minded." Perhaps the French sage is nearer still. Workers at home (οἰκουργούς, for the T.R. οἰκουρούς). Neither word occurs elsewhere in the New Testament or in the LXX., nor does οἰκουργός in classical Greek. But οἰκουρός, which is probably the true reading (Huther), is common in good classical Greek for "stayers at home." It is derived from οῖκος and οῦρος, a "keeper." Kind (ἀγαθάς). The idea of kindness or good nature seems to be the side of goodness here intended; as we say, "He was very good to me" (so Matthew 20:15 and 1 Peter 2:18). Kindness is the leading idea in ἀγαθός. Obedient (ὑποτασσόμενας). These identical words occur in 1 Peter 3:1 (see too Ephesians 5:22; Colossians 3:18). That the Word of God be not blasphemed (see 1 Timothy 6:1). St. Paul complains that the Name of God was blasphemed among the Gentiles on account of the evil deeds of the Jews (Romans 2:24; see Ezekiel 36:20-23). Our Lord, on the other hand, exhorts that Christians, by their good works, should lead men to glorify their Father which is in heaven. The passage before us shows how much the honor of Christianity is bound up with the faithful discharge by Christians of the simple domestic duties of life. In truth, the family is the chief seat, and often the main test, of Christian virtue, as it is the distinctive feature of humanity as ordained by God.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [to be] self-controlled,σώφρονας (sōphronas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 4998: From the base of sozo and that of phren; safe in mind, i.e. Self-controlled. pure, ἁγνάς (hagnas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 53: From the same as hagios; properly, clean, i.e. innocent, modest, perfect. managers of their households, οἰκουργούς (oikourgous) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 3626: A keeper-at-home, a housekeeper. From oikos and ouros; a stayer at home, i.e. Domestically inclined. kind, ἀγαθάς (agathas) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'. [and] subject ὑποτασσομένας (hypotassomenas) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 5293: From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey. to [their] τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. own ἰδίοις (idiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. husbands, ἀνδράσιν (andrasin) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. will not be discredited. βλασφημῆται (blasphēmētai) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 987: From blasphemos; to vilify; specially, to speak impiously. Links Titus 2:5 NIVTitus 2:5 NLT Titus 2:5 ESV Titus 2:5 NASB Titus 2:5 KJV Titus 2:5 BibleApps.com Titus 2:5 Biblia Paralela Titus 2:5 Chinese Bible Titus 2:5 French Bible Titus 2:5 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Titus 2:5 To be sober minded chaste workers at (Ti. Tt.) |
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