Titus 2:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.”
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“and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.”
King James Version · Public Domain“sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of us.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“discourse sound, irreprehensible, that he who is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say concerning you.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Titus 2:8 — 14 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 5:9So I continued, “What you are doing is not right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our foreign enemies?
- Isaiah 66:5You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”
- Mark 12:17Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him.
- Mark 12:28Now one of the scribes had come up and heard their debate. Noticing how well Jesus had answered them, he asked Him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?”
- Mark 12:32“Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him,
- Mark 12:34When Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely, He said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question Him any further.
- Luke 13:17When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.
- Philippians 2:14Do everything without complaining or arguing,
- 2 Thessalonians 3:14Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
- 1 Timothy 5:14So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.
- 1 Timothy 6:3If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,
- 1 Peter 2:12Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- 1 Peter 2:15For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.
- 1 Peter 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
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