Titus 2:5

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

to be self-controlled, pure, committed to their homes, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God may not be slandered.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    [None to be] sober-minded,{G4998} chaste,{G53} workers at home,{G3626} kind,{G18} being in subjection{G5293} to their own{G2398} husbands,{G435} that{G2443} the word{G3056} of God{G2316} be{G987} not{G3361} blasphemed:{G987}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    To be discreet{G4998}, chaste{G53}, keepers at home{G3626}, good{G18}, obedient{G5293}{(G5746)} to their own{G2398} husbands{G435}, that{G3363} the word{G3056} of God{G2316} be{G987} not{G3363} blasphemed{G987}{(G5747)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    to be discrete chast huswyfly good and obediet vnto their awne husbandes that the worde of god be not evyll spoken of.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    to be discrete, chaste, husswyfly, good, obedient vnto their awne hussbandes, that the worde of God be not euell spoken of.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    That they be temperate, chaste, keeping at home, good & subiect vnto their husbands, that the word of God be not euill spoken of.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    (To be) discrete, chaste, house kepers, good, obedient vnto their owne husbandes, that the worde of God be not blasphemed.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    [To be] discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God's word may not be blasphemed.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    sober, pure, keepers of `their own' houses, good, subject to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    `to be' sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    [ to be] sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed:

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    To be wise in mind, clean in heart, kind; working in their houses, living under the authority of their husbands; so that no evil may be said of the word of God.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God's word may not be blasphemed.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    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.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 6:1 : 1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their own masters as worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching are not slandered.
  • Col 3:18 : 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
  • Gen 3:16 : 16 To the woman He said, 'I will greatly increase your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.'
  • Gen 16:8-9 : 8 He said, "Hagar, Sarai's maidservant, where have you come from, and where are you going?" She answered, "I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai." 9 Then the angel of the LORD said to her, "Return to your mistress and submit to her authority."
  • Gen 18:9 : 9 They asked him, 'Where is your wife Sarah?' He replied, 'There, in the tent.'
  • 2 Sam 12:14 : 14 However, because by doing this you have shown utter contempt for the Lord, the son born to you will surely die.'
  • Ps 74:10 : 10 How long, O God, will the enemy reproach? Will the adversary despise Your name forever?
  • Prov 7:11 : 11 She is loud and rebellious; her feet do not stay at home.
  • Prov 31:10-31 : 10 A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. 18 She senses that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 19 She lays her hands to the distaff, and her fingers grasp the spindle. 20 She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid for her household when it snows, for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for her bed; her clothing is fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is respected at the city gates, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them; she supplies sashes to the merchants. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs at the days to come. 26 She opens her mouth with wisdom, and instruction of kindness is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also praises her. 29 Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gates.
  • Acts 9:36 : 36 In Joppa, there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was always doing good works and acts of charity.
  • Acts 9:39 : 39 So Peter got up and went with them. When he arrived, they took him to the upstairs room. All the widows stood around him weeping and showing him the robes and other clothing that Dorcas had made while she was with them.
  • Rom 2:24 : 24 For as it is written, 'The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.'
  • 1 Cor 11:3 : 3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a woman is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.
  • 1 Cor 14:34 : 34 Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak but must be in submission, as the law says.
  • Eph 5:22-24 : 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands as to the Lord. 23 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. 24 As the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.
  • Eph 5:33 : 33 However, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
  • 1 Tim 2:11-12 : 11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be quiet.
  • 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 and is well known for her good works: if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in affliction, and devoted herself to every good work.
  • 1 Tim 5:13-14 : 13 At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going around from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they should not. 14 Therefore, I desire that younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander.
  • 1 Pet 3:1-5 : 1 In the same way, wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, so that even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by the conduct of their wives. 2 When they observe your pure and reverent behavior. 3 Let your beauty not be external—such as elaborate hairstyles, the wearing of gold jewelry, or fine clothes. 4 Instead, it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. 5 For in this way, in the past, the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, submitting to their own husbands.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Titus 2:2-4
    3 verses
    86%

    2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance.

    3 Likewise, older women are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of good things.

    4 They are to encourage the young women to love their husbands and children,

  • 1 Pet 3:1-7
    7 verses
    82%

    1 In the same way, wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, so that even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by the conduct of their wives.

    2 When they observe your pure and reverent behavior.

    3 Let your beauty not be external—such as elaborate hairstyles, the wearing of gold jewelry, or fine clothes.

    4 Instead, it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

    5 For in this way, in the past, the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, submitting to their own husbands.

    6 Just as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. You are her children if you do what is good and do not fear anything that frightens you.

    7 Husbands, in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker vessel, showing them honor as co-heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

  • 1 Tim 5:13-14
    2 verses
    81%

    13 At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going around from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they should not.

    14 Therefore, I desire that younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander.

  • 1 Tim 3:11-12
    2 verses
    81%

    11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded and faithful in all things.

    12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their households well.

  • Eph 5:22
    79%

    22 Wives, submit to your own husbands as to the Lord.

  • 1 Tim 2:9-12
    4 verses
    78%

    9 Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,

    10 but with good works, which are appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

    11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission.

    12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be quiet.

  • Col 3:18-19
    2 verses
    77%

    18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

    19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

  • Titus 2:6-10
    5 verses
    77%

    6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.

    7 In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching.

    8 Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

    9 Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, aiming to be well-pleasing and not argumentative.

    10 They must not pilfer but must demonstrate complete faithfulness, so that they may make the teaching of God our Savior attractive in every way.

  • 1 Tim 5:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters—with absolute purity.

    3 Honor widows who are truly widows.

  • Eph 5:24-25
    2 verses
    77%

    24 As the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

    25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her,

  • Titus 1:6-7
    2 verses
    76%

    6 An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not accused of wild living or rebellion.

    7 For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless—not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, and not greedy for dishonest gain.

  • 1 Cor 14:34-35
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    76%

    34 Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak but must be in submission, as the law says.

    35 If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home, for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.

  • 1 Tim 2:15
    75%

    15 But she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness with self-control.

  • 1 Tim 3:2
    75%

    2 Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

  • 1 Tim 5:9-11
    3 verses
    74%

    9 A widow should be enrolled only if she is at least sixty years old and has been faithful to one husband,

    10 and is well known for her good works: if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in affliction, and devoted herself to every good work.

    11 But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their physical desires draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry,

  • 1 Tim 3:4-5
    2 verses
    74%

    4 He must manage his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity.

    5 (For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of God’s church?)

  • 1 Tim 5:7
    74%

    7 Command these things so that they may be above reproach.

  • Titus 3:1
    71%

    1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, and to be ready for every good work.

  • 2 Tim 3:6
    71%

    6 They are the kind who creep into homes and capture weak-willed women who are burdened with sins and led astray by various desires.

  • 1 Pet 2:15
    71%

    15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish people.

  • Eph 6:5
    71%

    5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with sincerity of heart, as you would Christ.

  • 1 Tim 6:1
    71%

    1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their own masters as worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching are not slandered.

  • 1 Tim 5:16
    71%

    16 If any believing man or woman has widows, let them help them and not let the church be burdened, so that it may assist those who are truly widows.

  • 1 Cor 7:35
    71%

    35 I am saying this for your benefit, not to restrict you, but so that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord.

  • 1 Cor 7:2
    70%

    2 But because of sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband.

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