Titus 2:1 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

But as for you, teach what befits sound doctrine.

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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

immoral persons, sodomites, kidnapers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,

1 Timothy 6:3

If any one teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching which accords with godliness,

2 Timothy 1:13

Follow the pattern of the sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus;

Titus 1:9

he must hold firm to the sure word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to confute those who contradict it.

Titus 3:8

The saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men.

1 Peter 4:11

whoever speaks, as one who utters oracles of God; whoever renders service, as one who renders it by the strength which God supplies; in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.