Titus 2:8

Webster's Bible (1833)

and soundness of speech that can't be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

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  • 1 Pet 2:12 : 12 having good behavior among the nations, so in that which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
  • 2 Thess 3:14 : 14 If any man doesn't obey our word in this letter, note that man, that you have no company with him, to the end that he may be ashamed.
  • 1 Tim 5:14 : 14 I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.
  • 1 Tim 6:3 : 3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine, and doesn't consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,
  • 1 Pet 3:16 : 16 having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good manner of life in Christ.
  • Neh 5:9 : 9 Also I said, The thing that you do is not good: ought you not to walk in the fear of our God, because of the reproach of the nations our enemies?
  • Isa 66:5 : 5 Hear the word of Yahweh, you who tremble at his word: Your brothers who hate you, who cast you out for my name's sake, have said, Let Yahweh be glorified, that we may see your joy; but it is those who shall be disappointed.
  • Mark 12:17 : 17 Jesus answered them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." They marveled greatly at him.
  • Mark 12:32 : 32 The scribe said to him, "Truly, teacher, you have said well that he is one, and there is none other but he,
  • Mark 12:34 : 34 When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, "You are not far from the Kingdom of God." No one dared ask him any question after that.
  • Luke 13:17 : 17 As he said these things, all his adversaries were disappointed, and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
  • Phil 2:14-16 : 14 Do all things without murmurings and disputes, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world, 16 holding up the word of life; that I may have something to boast in the day of Christ, that I didn't run in vain nor labor in vain.
  • 1 Pet 2:15 : 15 For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
  • Mark 12:28 : 28 One of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together. Knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, "Which commandment is the greatest of all?"

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 7 in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

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    15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

    16 having a good conscience; that, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good manner of life in Christ.

  • Titus 2:1-2
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    1 But say the things which fit sound doctrine,

    2 that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience:

  • 12 having good behavior among the nations, so in that which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.

  • 2 to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

  • Titus 2:9-10
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    9 Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters, and to be well-pleasing in all things; not contradicting;

    10 not stealing, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things.

  • 3 We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed,

  • 16 Then don't let your good be slandered,

  • 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

  • 15 Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.

  • 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,

  • 29 Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

  • 12 Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

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    15 For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

    16 as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

  • 1 Putting away therefore all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking,

  • 9 holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

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    14 Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don't argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

    15 Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

  • 10 Lest one who hears it put you to shame, And your bad reputation never depart.

  • 10 For, "He who would love life, And see good days, Let him keep his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit.

  • 2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

  • 12 that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.

  • 22 who did not sin, "neither was deceit found in his mouth."

  • 2 seeing your pure behavior in fear.

  • 7 Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • 10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense to the day of Christ;

  • 4 They think it is strange that you don't run with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming:

  • 8 by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true;

  • 8 but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

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    20 We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.

    21 Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

  • 13 This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

  • 4 Now this I say that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech.

  • 3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine, and doesn't consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,

  • 2 For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn't stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

  • 3 For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.

  • 12 For the things which are done by them in secret, it is a shame even to speak of.

  • 17 For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.

  • 3 He who doesn't slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his friend, Nor casts slurs against his fellow man;

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

  • 24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

  • 1 Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.

  • 8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

  • 12 For we are not commending ourselves to you again, but speak as giving you occasion of boasting on our behalf, that you may have something to answer those who boast in appearance, and not in heart.

  • 5 For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),

  • 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.