Titus 2:8

New Century Version

Speak the truth so that you cannot be criticized. Then those who are against you will be ashamed because there is nothing bad to say about us.

Cross References

Nehemiah 5:9

Then I said, “What you are doing is not right. Don’t you fear God? Don’t let our foreign enemies shame us.

Isaiah 66:5

You people who obey the words of the Lord, listen to what he says: “Your brothers hated you and turned against you because you followed me. Your brothers said, ‘Let the Lord be honored so we may see you rejoice,’ but they will be punished.

Mark 12:17

Then Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and give to God the things that are God’s.” The men were amazed at what Jesus said.

Mark 12:28

One of the teachers of the law came and heard Jesus arguing with the Sadducees. Seeing that Jesus gave good answers to their questions, he asked Jesus, “Which of the commands is most important?”

Mark 12:32

The man answered, “That was a good answer, Teacher. You were right when you said God is the only Lord and there is no other God besides him.

Mark 12:34

When Jesus saw that the man answered him wisely, Jesus said to him, “You are close to the kingdom of God.” And after that, no one was brave enough to ask Jesus any more questions.

Luke 13:17

When Jesus said this, all of those who were criticizing him were ashamed, but the entire crowd rejoiced at all the wonderful things Jesus was doing.

2 Thessalonians 3:14

If some people do not obey what we tell you in this letter, then take note of them. Have nothing to do with them so they will feel ashamed.

1 Timothy 5:14

So I want the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their homes. Then no enemy will have any reason to criticize them.

1 Timothy 6:3

Anyone who has a different teaching does not agree with the true teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that shows the true way to serve God.

Titus 3:14

Our people must learn to use their lives for doing good deeds to provide what is necessary so that their lives will not be useless.

1 Peter 2:12

People who do not believe are living all around you and might say that you are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see the good things you do and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.

1 Peter 2:15

It is God’s desire that by doing good you should stop foolish people from saying stupid things about you.

1 Peter 3:16

but answer in a gentle way and with respect. Keep a clear conscience so that those who speak evil of your good life in Christ will be made ashamed.