Titus 2:2

Conservative English Version

Tell the older men to have self-control and to be serious and sensible. Their faith, love, and patience must never fail.

Cross References

Job 12:12

and gain some wisdom from those who have lived a long time.

Psalm 92:14

They will be like trees that stay healthy and fruitful, even when they are old.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a glorious crown worn by those who have lived right.

Isaiah 65:20

No child will die in infancy; everyone will live to a ripe old age. Anyone a hundred years old will be considered young, and to die younger than that will be considered a curse.

Leviticus 19:32

I command you to show respect for older people and to obey me with fear and trembling.

Mark 5:15

When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had once been full of demons. He was sitting there with his clothes on and in his right mind, and they were terrified.

Luke 8:35

The people went out to see what had happened, and when they came to Jesus, they also found the man. The demons had gone out of him, and he was sitting there at the feet of Jesus. He had clothes on and was in his right mind. But the people were terrified.

Acts 24:25

But Felix was frightened when Paul started talking to them about doing right, about self-control, and about the coming judgment. So he said to Paul, "That's enough for now. You may go. But when I have time I will send for you."

Romans 12:3

I realize how kind God has been to me, and so I tell each of you not to think you are better than you really are. Use good sense and measure yourself by the amount of faith that God has given you.

1 Corinthians 15:34

Be sensible and stop sinning. You should be embarrassed that some people still don't know about God.

1 Corinthians 9:25

Athletes work hard to win a crown that cannot last, but we do it for a crown that will last forever.

2 Corinthians 5:13

If we seem out of our minds, it is between God and us. But if we are in our right minds, it is for your good.

Galatians 5:23

gentle, and self-controlled. There is no law against behaving in any of these ways.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

1 Thessalonians 5:6

Others may sleep, but we should stay awake and be alert.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

But we belong to the day. So we must stay sober and let our faith and love be like a suit of armor. Our firm hope that we will be saved is our helmet.

1 Timothy 1:10

The Law was written for people who are sexual perverts or who live as homosexuals or are kidnappers or liars or won't tell the truth in court. It is for anything else that opposes the correct teaching

1 Timothy 1:14

Christ Jesus our Lord was very kind to me. He has greatly blessed my life with faith and love just like his own.

1 Timothy 1:2

Timothy, because of our faith, you are like a son to me. I pray that God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ will be kind and merciful to you. May they bless you with peace!

1 Timothy 1:5

You must teach people to have genuine love, as well as a good conscience and true faith.

1 Timothy 3:11

Women must also be serious. They must not gossip or be heavy drinkers, and they must be faithful in everything they do.

1 Timothy 3:2

That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach.

1 Timothy 3:4

Church officials must be in control of their own families, and they must see that their children are obedient and always respectful.

1 Timothy 3:8

Church officers should be serious. They must not be liars, heavy drinkers, or greedy for money.

1 Timothy 5:1

Don't correct an older man. Encourage him, as you would your own father. Treat younger men as you would your own brother,

Titus 1:13

That surely is a true saying. And you should be hard on such people, so you can help them grow stronger in their faith.

Titus 1:8

Instead, they must be friendly to strangers and enjoy doing good things. They must also be sensible, fair, pure, and self-controlled.

Titus 2:7

Always set a good example for others. Be sincere and serious when you teach.

Philemon 1:9

But I would rather ask you to do it simply because of love. Yes, as someone in jail for Christ,

1 Peter 1:13

Be alert and think straight. Put all your hope in how kind God will be to you when Jesus Christ appears.

1 Peter 4:7

Everything will soon come to an end. So be serious and be sensible enough to pray.

1 Peter 5:8

Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack.

2 Peter 1:6

self-control, patience, devotion to God,