Titus 2:3

God's Word

Tell older women to live their lives in a way that shows they are dedicated to God. Tell them not to be gossips or addicted to alcohol, but to be examples of virtue.

Cross References

Romans 1:29

Their lives are filled with all kinds of sexual sins, wickedness, and greed. They are mean. They are filled with envy, murder, quarreling, deceit, and viciousness. They are gossips,

Romans 16:2

Give her a Christian welcome that shows you are God’s holy people. Provide her with anything she may need, because she has provided help to many people, including me.

Ephesians 5:3

Don’t let sexual sin, perversion of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you. This is not appropriate behavior for God’s holy people.

1 Timothy 3:11

Their wives must also be of good character. They must not be gossips, but they must control their tempers and be trustworthy in every way.

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons must also be of good character. They must not be two-faced or addicted to alcohol. They must not use shameful ways to make money.

1 Timothy 5:23

Stop drinking only water. Instead, drink a little wine for your stomach because you are frequently sick.

Titus 1:7

Because a bishop is a supervisor appointed by God, he must have a good reputation. He must not be a stubborn or irritable person. He must not drink too much or be a violent person. He must not use shameful ways to make money.

Titus 2:4

In this way they will teach young women to show love to their husbands and children,

Hebrews 5:12

By now you should be teachers. Instead, you still need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food.

Revelation 2:20

But I have something against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet. She teaches and misleads my servants to sin sexually and to eat food sacrificed to idols.