Titus 2:1 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

But as for you, teach what is consistent with sound instruction.

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King 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:

Titus 2:1 Cross References

1 Timothy 1:10

the sexually immoral, men who engage in illicit sex, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching

1 Timothy 6:3

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

2 Timothy 1:13

Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Titus 1:9

holding tightly to the trustworthy word of the teaching, so that he may be able both to exhort with sound instruction and to refute those who contradict it.

Titus 3:8

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.

1 Peter 4:11

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.