Titus 2:8

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

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  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.
  • 2 Thess 3:14 : 14 If anyone does not obey our instructions in this letter, take note of that person and do not associate with them, so that they may be ashamed.
  • 1 Tim 5:14 : 14 Therefore, I desire that younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander.
  • 1 Tim 6:3 : 3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness,
  • 1 Pet 3:16 : 16 Yet do so with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are maligned, those who accuse your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.
  • Neh 5:9 : 9 Then I said, 'What you are doing is not right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of the nations, our enemies?'
  • Isa 66:5 : 5 Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at His word: 'Your brothers who hate you, who exclude you for My name’s sake, have said, "Let the Lord be glorified, so that we may see your joy." But they will be put to shame.'
  • Mark 12:17 : 17 Jesus said to them, 'Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.' And they were amazed at him.
  • Mark 12:32 : 32 Then the scribe said to him, 'Well said, Teacher. You have spoken the truth, that God is one, and there is no other besides him.
  • Mark 12:34 : 34 When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, 'You are not far from the kingdom of God.' And no one dared to question him any further.
  • Luke 13:17 : 17 When he said this, all his opponents were humiliated, but the whole crowd was delighted with all the wonderful things he was doing.
  • Phil 2:14-16 : 14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverted generation. Among them, you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast to the word of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I did not labor or run in vain.
  • 1 Pet 2:15 : 15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish people.
  • Mark 12:28 : 28 Then one of the scribes, having heard their debate and knowing that Jesus had answered them well, asked him, 'Which commandment is the most important of all?'

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

  • 1 Pet 3:15-16
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    15But honor the Lord as holy in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.

    16Yet do so with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are maligned, those who accuse your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.

  • Titus 2:1-2
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    1As for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound teaching.

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

  • 1 Pet 2:12
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    12Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

  • Titus 3:2
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    2Speak evil of no one, avoid quarrels, be gentle, and show perfect courtesy to everyone.

  • Titus 2:9-10
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    9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, aiming to be well-pleasing and not argumentative.

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

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • Rom 14:16
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    16Therefore, do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.

  • Col 4:6
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    6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

  • Titus 2:15
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    15Speak these things, encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

  • Phil 2:15
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    15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverted generation. Among them, you shine as lights in the world,

  • Eph 4:29
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    29No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.

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    12Let no one despise you for your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

  • 1 Pet 2:15-16
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    15For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish people.

    16Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

  • 1 Pet 2:1
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    1Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and every kind of slander.

  • Titus 1:9
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    9He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who oppose it.

  • 2 Tim 2:14-15
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    14Keep reminding them of these things, and solemnly warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Such arguments are useless and lead to the ruin of those who listen.

    15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

  • Prov 25:10
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    10Lest the one who hears it brings shame upon you, and your slander is not retracted.

  • 1 Pet 3:10
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    10For the one who wants to love life and to see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit.

  • 2 Cor 4:2
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    2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

  • 1 Thess 4:12
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    12so that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.

  • 1 Pet 2:22
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    22He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.

  • 1 Pet 3:2
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    2When they observe your pure and reverent behavior.

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    7Moreover, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he won't fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.

  • Phil 1:10
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    10So that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.

  • 1 Pet 4:4
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    4They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

  • 2 Cor 6:8
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    8through glory and dishonor, through slander and praise; regarded as deceivers, yet truthful;

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    8But now you must put away all these: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth.

  • 2 Cor 8:20-21
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    20We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering.

    21For we are taking every precaution to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of people.

  • Titus 1:13
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    13This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply so that they may be sound in the faith,

  • Col 2:4
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    4I say this so that no one may deceive you with persuasive arguments.

  • 1 Tim 6:3
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    3If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness,

  • Jas 3:2
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    2For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to also control his whole body.

  • 1 Thess 2:3
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    3For our appeal does not come from error, impurity, or deception.

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    12For it is shameful even to speak of what they do in secret.

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    17For we are not like many, peddling the word of God for profit. Instead, with sincerity, as sent from God and in His presence, we speak in Christ.

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    3Who does not slander with his tongue, does no harm to his neighbor, and does not bring disgrace upon a relative.

  • Titus 2:5
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    5to 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.

  • 2 Tim 2:24
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    24And the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient when wronged.

  • 1 Tim 6:1
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    1All 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.

  • Titus 3:8
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    8This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for all people.

  • 2 Cor 5:12
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    12We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to take pride in us, so that you can answer those who take pride in what is seen rather than in what is in the heart.

  • 1 Thess 2:5
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    5For we never used words of flattery, as you know, nor did we put forth a pretext for greed—God is our witness.

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    13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good conduct with the humility that comes from wisdom.