Titus 2:9

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

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  • Eph 5:24 : 24 But as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.
  • Eph 6:5-8 : 5 Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ, 6 not like those who do their work only when someone is watching– as people-pleasers– but as slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart. 7 Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people, 8 because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.
  • Col 3:22-25 : 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching– like those who are strictly people-pleasers– but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people, 24 because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ. 25 For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.
  • 1 Tim 6:1-2 : 1 Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect. This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited. 2 But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Summary of Timothy’s DutiesTeach them and exhort them about these things.
  • 1 Pet 2:18-25 : 18 Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse. 19 For this finds God’s favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly. 20 For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God. 21 For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we may cease from sinning and live for righteousness. By his wounds you were healed. 25 For you were going astray like sheep but now you have turned back to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.

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  • Col 3:20-23
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    20Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord.

    21Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become disheartened.

    22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching– like those who are strictly people-pleasers– but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.

    23Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people,

  • 1 Tim 6:1-3
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    1Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect. This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited.

    2But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Summary of Timothy’s DutiesTeach them and exhort them about these things.

    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 2:10
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    10not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

  • Eph 6:5-9
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    5Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ,

    6not like those who do their work only when someone is watching– as people-pleasers– but as slaves of Christ doing the will of God from the heart.

    7Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people,

    8because you know that each person, whether slave or free, if he does something good, this will be rewarded by the Lord.

    9Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

  • 1 Pet 2:12-18
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    12and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

    13Submission to Authorities Be subject to every human institution for the Lord’s sake, whether to a king as supreme

    14or to governors as those he commissions to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good.

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

    16Live as free people, not using your freedom as a pretext for evil, but as God’s slaves.

    17Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.

    18Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.

  • Titus 2:4-8
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    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.

  • 2 Tim 2:24-25
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    24And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

    25correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

  • Col 4:1
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    1Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.

  • Titus 3:1-2
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    1Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

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

  • 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.

  • Prov 30:10
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    10Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you are found guilty.

  • 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.

  • 1 Pet 3:1
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    1Wives and Husbands In the same way, wives, be subject to your own husbands. Then, even if some are disobedient to the word, they will be won over without a word by the way you live,

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

  • 2 Tim 2:14
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    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.

  • Rom 6:16
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    16Do you not know that if you present yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or obedience resulting in righteousness?

  • Heb 13:17
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    17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.

  • Titus 2:1
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    1Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

  • 2 Cor 2:9
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    9For this reason also I wrote you: to test you to see if you are obedient in everything.

  • 1 Tim 2:2-3
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    2even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

    3Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior,

  • Col 3:18
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    18Exhortation to Households Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

  • Luke 17:8-9
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    8Won’t the master instead say to him,‘Get my dinner ready, and make yourself ready to serve me while I eat and drink. Then you may eat and drink’?

    9He won’t thank the slave because he did what he was told, will he?

  • Phil 2:14
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    14Do everything without grumbling or arguing,

  • 1 Pet 3:9
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    9Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

  • Rom 12:11
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    11Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.

  • 2 Cor 10:6
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    6We are also ready to punish every act of disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

  • Prov 29:19
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    19A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.