Titus 2:2

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

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

Cross References

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these kinds of things.

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 in your prayers.

1 Timothy 3:11

In the same way, the women must have the respect of others. They must not be women who speak evil about other people. They must have self-control and be women who can be trusted in everything.

1 Peter 5:8

Control yourselves and be careful! The devil is your enemy, and he goes around like a roaring lion looking for someone to attack and eat.

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,

1 Timothy 3:2

An elder must be such a good man that no one can rightly criticize him. He must be faithful to his wife. He must have self-control and be wise. He must be respected by others. He must be ready to help people by welcoming them into his home. He must be a good teacher.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of glory on people who have lived good lives. It is earned by living right.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

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

Romans 12:3

God has given me a special gift, and that is why I have something to say to each one of you. Don’t think that you are better than you really are. You must see yourself just as you are. Decide what you are by the faith God has given each of us.

Job 12:12

People say, ‘Wisdom is to be found in those who are old. Long life brings understanding.’

Leviticus 19:32

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

1 Peter 1:13

So prepare your minds for service. With complete self-control put all your hope in the grace that will be yours when Jesus Christ comes.

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.

Psalm 92:14

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

2 Peter 1:6

to your knowledge add self-control; to your self-control add patience; to your patience add devotion to God;

Titus 2:7

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

Titus 1:8

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

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 1:5

My purpose in telling you to do this is to promote love—the kind of love shown by those whose thoughts are pure, who do what they know is right, and whose faith in God is real.

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.

Philippians 4:8

Brothers and sisters, continue to think about what is good and worthy of praise. Think about what is true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.

2 Corinthians 5:13

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

1 Corinthians 9:25

All who compete in the games use strict training. They do this so that they can win a prize—one that doesn’t last. But our prize is one that will last forever.

Acts 24:25

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

Luke 8:35

People went out to see what had happened. They 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 were gone. This made the people afraid.

Mark 5:15

They came to Jesus, and they saw the man who had the many evil spirits. He was sitting down and was wearing clothes. He was in his right mind again. When they saw this, they were afraid.

Isaiah 65:20

In that city there will never be a baby who lives only a few days, and every older person will live for a long, long time. A person who lives 100 years will be called young. And whoever doesn’t live that long will be considered cursed.

1 Timothy 3:8

In the same way, the men who are chosen to be special servants must have the respect of others. They must not be men who say things they don’t mean or who spend their time drinking too much. They must not be men who will do almost anything for money.

1 Timothy 1:2

To Timothy, a true son to me in the faith we share. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

1 Timothy 1:10

It is for those who commit sexual sins, homosexuals, those who sell slaves, those who tell lies, those who don’t tell the truth under oath, and those who are against the true teaching of God.

1 Timothy 1:14

But our Lord gave me a full measure of his grace. And with that grace came the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 5:1

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

Philemon 1:9

But I am not commanding you; I am asking you to do it out of love. I, Paul, am an old man now, and I am a prisoner for Christ Jesus.