Titus 2:1

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Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

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Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 1:10 : 10 sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers– in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.
  • Titus 1:9 : 9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.
  • Titus 2:11-14 : 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people. 12 It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 as we wait for the happy fulfillment of our hope in the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. 14 He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, 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.
  • 2 Tim 1:13 : 13 Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
  • 1 Tim 6:3 : 3 If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words(that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Titus 2:2-10
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    2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

    3Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

    4In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5to 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.

    6Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,

    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

    8and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

    9Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

    10not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

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

  • 1 Tim 4:11-13
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    11Command and teach these things.

    12Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

    13Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

  • 2 Tim 1:13
    72%

    13Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

  • 1 Tim 4:6-7
    2 verses
    72%

    6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

    7But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

  • 2 Tim 2:1-2
    2 verses
    72%

    1Serving Faithfully Despite Hardship So you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

    2And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.

  • 1 Tim 6:3
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    3If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words(that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

  • Titus 1:9
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    9He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

  • Titus 1:13-14
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    13Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

    14and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.

  • 2 Tim 2:14-15
    2 verses
    71%

    14Dealing with False Teachers Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

    15Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

  • 1 Tim 1:3-4
    2 verses
    71%

    3Timothy’s Task in Ephesus As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,

    4nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God’s redemptive plan that operates by faith.

  • 2 Tim 4:2
    71%

    2Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

  • 1 Tim 2:10
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    10but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess reverence for God.

  • Titus 3:8
    70%

    8Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, 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.

  • 2 Tim 2:7
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    7Think about what I am saying and the Lord will give you understanding of all this.

  • 1 Cor 14:40
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    40And do everything in a decent and orderly manner.

  • 1 Tim 4:15-16
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    15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

    16Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

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

  • 1 Tim 3:2
    69%

    2The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

  • 1 Tim 1:10
    69%

    10sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers– in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.

  • Rom 14:19
    69%

    19So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.

  • 2 Tim 3:14
    69%

    14You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you

  • Jude 1:17
    69%

    17Exhortation to the Faithful But you, dear friends– recall the predictions foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Pet 2:15
    68%

    15For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

  • Titus 3:2
    68%

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

  • 1 Tim 2:3
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    3Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior,

  • 1 Pet 2:2
    68%

    2And yearn like newborn infants for pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up to salvation,

  • 1 Tim 5:17
    68%

    17Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

  • 1 Tim 6:11
    68%

    11But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

  • Phlm 1:8
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    8Paul’s Request for Onesimus So, although I have quite a lot of confidence in Christ and could command you to do what is proper,

  • 1 Tim 1:18
    68%

    18I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

  • 2 Tim 4:5
    68%

    5You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.

  • 1 Thess 5:21
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    21But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

  • 2 Tim 2:24
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    24And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,