Titus 2:2

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Teach the older men to have self-control, to be serious, and to be wise. They should be strong in the faith, strong in love, and strong in patience.

Cross References

Job 12:12

\{We say,\}\par ‘Wisdom is to be found in old people.\par Long life brings understanding.’\par

Psalm 92:14

Even when they are old,\par they will continue producing fruit\par like young, healthy trees.\par

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is the crown of glory on people who have lived good lives.

Isaiah 65:20

There will never be a child from that city,\par that is born and lives only a few days.\par No person from that city will die\par after only a short life.\par Every child will live a long life,\par and every older person will live\par for a long, long time.\par A person that lives 100 years\par will be called young.\par And people will think a person was cursed\par if he does not live to be 100 years old.\par

Leviticus 19:32

“Show honor to old people. Stand up when they come into the room. Show respect to your God. I am the Lord!

Mark 5:15

The people came to Jesus. They saw the man that had the many evil spirits. The man was sitting and was wearing clothes. He was in his right mind again. The people were afraid.

Luke 8:35

People went out to see what happened. The people came to Jesus and found the man sitting there at the feet of Jesus. The man had clothes on and was in his right mind again; the demons {\cf2\super [154]} were gone. The people became afraid.

Acts 24:25

But Felix became afraid when Paul spoke about things like living right, self-control, and the judgment that will come in the future. Felix said, “Go away now! When I have more time, I will call you.”

Romans 12:3

God has given me a special gift. That is why I have something to say to every person among you. Don’t think that you are better than you really are. You must see yourself like you really are. Decide what you are by the kind of faith God has given you.

1 Corinthians 15:34

Come back to your right way of thinking and stop sinning. Some of you don’t know God. I say this to shame you.

1 Corinthians 9:25

All people that compete in the games use strict training. They do this so that they can win a crown (reward). That crown is an earthly thing that lasts only a short time. But our crown (reward) will continue forever.

2 Corinthians 5:13

If we are crazy, then it is for God. If we have our right mind, then it is for you.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, self-control. There is no law that can say these things are wrong.

Philippians 4:8

Brothers and sisters, continue to think about the things that are good and worthy of praise. Think about the things that are true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.

1 Thessalonians 5:6

So we should not be like other people. We should not be sleeping. We should be awake and have self-control.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

But we belong to the day (goodness), so we should control ourselves. We should wear faith and love to protect us. And the hope of salvation should be our helmet.

1 Timothy 1:10

people who do sexual sins, homosexuals, people who sell slaves, people who tell lies, people who speak falsely, and people who do anything that is against the true teaching \{of God\}.

1 Timothy 1:14

But the grace (kindness) of our Lord was fully given to me. And with that grace came the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 1:2

To Timothy. You are \{like\} a true son to me because you believe.

1 Timothy 1:5

The goal of this command is for people to have love. To have this love people must have a pure heart, they must do what they know is right, and they must have true faith.

1 Timothy 3:11

In the same way, the women {\cf2\super [12]} must have the respect of other people. They must not be women who talk evil about other people. They must have self-control and be women who can be trusted in everything.

1 Timothy 3:2

An elder {\cf2\super [10]} must be good enough that people cannot rightly criticize him. He must have only one wife. An elder must have self-control and be wise. He must be respected by other people. He must be ready to help people by accepting them into his home. He must be a good teacher.

1 Timothy 3:4

He must be a good leader of his own family. This means that his children obey him with full respect.

1 Timothy 3:8

In the same way, the men who serve as special helpers {\cf2\super [11]} must be men that people can respect. These men must not say things they don’t mean, and they must not use their time drinking too much wine. They must not be men who are always trying to get rich by cheating others.

1 Timothy 5:1

Don’t speak angrily to an older man. But talk to him like he was your father. Treat the younger men like brothers.

Titus 1:13

The words that prophet said are true. So tell those people that they are wrong. You must be strict with them. Then they will become strong in the faith.

Titus 1:8

An elder must be ready to help people by accepting them into his home. He must love what is good. He must be wise. He must live right. He must be pleasing to God. And he must be able to control himself.

Titus 2:7

You should do good things to be an example in every way for the young men. When you teach, be honest and serious.

1 Peter 1:13

So prepare your minds for service, and have self-control. All your hope should be for the gift of grace (kindness) that will be yours when Jesus Christ appears (comes).

1 Peter 4:7

The time is near when all things will end. So keep your minds clear, and control yourselves. This will help you to pray.

1 Peter 5:8

Control yourselves and be careful! The devil is your enemy. And he goes around like a roaring lion looking for some person to eat.

2 Peter 1:6

and to your knowledge add self-control; and to your self-control add patience; and to your patience add service for God;