Titus 2:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Tell the older women to behave as those who love the Lord should. They must not gossip about others or be slaves of wine. They must teach what is proper,

Cross References

Romans 1:29

They are evil, wicked, and greedy, as well as mean in every possible way. They want what others have, and they murder, argue, cheat, and are hard to get along with. They gossip,

Romans 16:2

Welcome her in a way that is proper for someone who has faith in the Lord and is one of God's own people. Help her in any way you can. After all, she has proved to be a respected leader for many others, including me.

Ephesians 5:3

You are God's people, so don't let it be said that any of you are immoral or indecent or greedy.

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 3:8

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

1 Timothy 5:23

Stop drinking only water. Take a little wine to help your stomach trouble and the other illnesses you always have.

Titus 1:7

Church officials are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business.

Titus 2:4

so the younger women will be loving wives and mothers.

Hebrews 5:12

By now you should have been teachers, but once again you need to be taught the simplest things about what God has said. You need milk instead of solid food.

Revelation 2:20

But I still have something against you because of that woman Jezebel. She calls herself a prophet, and you let her teach and mislead my servants to do immoral things and to eat food offered to idols.