Titus 2:2

New English Translation

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

Cross References

Job 12:12

Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?

Psalm 92:14

They bear fruit even when they are old; they are filled with vitality and have many leaves.

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.

Isaiah 65:20

Never again will one of her infants live just a few days or an old man die before his time. Indeed, no one will die before the age of a hundred, anyone who fails to reach the age of a hundred will be considered cursed.

Leviticus 19:32

You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the Lord.

Mark 5:15

They came to Jesus and saw the demon-possessed man sitting there, clothed and in his right mind – the one who had the “Legion” – and they were afraid.

Luke 8:35

So the people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus. They found the man from whom the demons had gone out, sitting at Jesus’ feet, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid.

Acts 24:25

While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you.”

Romans 12:3

For by the grace given to me I say to every one of you not to think more highly of yourself than you ought to think, but to think with sober discernment, as God has distributed to each of you a measure of faith.

1 Corinthians 15:34

Sober up as you should, and stop sinning! For some have no knowledge of God – I say this to your shame!

1 Corinthians 9:25

Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.

2 Corinthians 5:13

For if we are out of our minds, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

1 Thessalonians 5:6

So then we must not sleep as the rest, but must stay alert and sober.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

But since we are of the day, we must stay sober by putting on the breastplate of faith and love and as a helmet our hope for salvation.

1 Timothy 1:10

sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers – in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.

1 Timothy 1:14

and our Lord’s grace was abundant, bringing faith and love in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 1:2

to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

1 Timothy 1:5

But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

1 Timothy 3:11

Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

1 Timothy 3:2

The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

1 Timothy 3:4

He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

1 Timothy 3:8

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,

1 Timothy 5:1

Do not address an older man harshly but appeal to him as a father. Speak to younger men as brothers,

Titus 1:13

Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

Titus 1:8

Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

Titus 2:7

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Philemon 1:9

I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love – I, Paul, an old man and even now a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus –

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, get your minds ready for action by being fully sober, and set your hope completely on the grace that will be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

1 Peter 4:7

For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.

2 Peter 1:6

to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness;