fornicators, sodomites, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching
Titus 2:1 - New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional But as for you, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine. Flere versionerKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition BUT [as for] you, teach what is fitting and becoming to sound (wholesome) doctrine [the character and right living that identify true Christians]. American Standard Version (1901) But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine: Common English Bible But you should talk in a way that is consistent with sound teaching. Catholic Public Domain Version But you are to speak the things that befit sound doctrine. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But speak thou the things that become sound doctrine: |
fornicators, sodomites, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching
Whoever teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that is in accordance with godliness,
Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
He must have a firm grasp of the word that is trustworthy in accordance with the teaching, so that he may be able both to preach with sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict it.
The saying is sure. I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.
Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.