Titus 2:5

New International Reader's Version

The younger women must control themselves and be pure. They must take good care of their homes. They must be kind. They must follow the lead of their husbands. Then no one will be able to speak evil things against God’s word.

Cross References

Genesis 18:9

“Where is your wife Sarah?” they asked him. “Over there in the tent,” he said.

Genesis 3:16

The Lord God said to the woman, “I will increase your pain when you give birth. You will be in great pain when you have children. You will long for your husband. And he will rule over you.”

2 Samuel 12:14

But you have dared to show great disrespect for the Lord. So the son who has been born to you will die.”

Psalm 74:10

God, how long will your enemies make fun of you? Will they attack you with their words forever?

Proverbs 7:11

She was wild and pushy. She never stayed at home.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a believer named Tabitha. Her name in the Greek language is Dorcas. She was always doing good and helping poor people.

Acts 9:39

Peter went with them. When he arrived, he was taken upstairs to the room. All the widows stood around him crying. They showed him the robes and other clothes Dorcas had made before she died.

Romans 14:16

So suppose you know something is good. Then don’t let it be spoken of as if it were evil.

Romans 2:24

It is written, “The Gentiles say evil things against God’s name because of you.” (Isaiah 52:5; Ezekiel 36:22)

1 Corinthians 11:3

But I want you to know that the head of every man is Christ. The head of the woman is the man. And the head of Christ is God.

1 Corinthians 14:34

Women should remain silent in church meetings. They are not allowed to speak. They must follow the lead of those who are in authority, as the law says.

Ephesians 5:33

A husband also must love his wife. He must love her just as he loves himself. And a wife must respect her husband.

Colossians 3:18

Wives, follow the lead of your husbands. That’s what the Lord wants you to do.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.

1 Timothy 6:1

All who are forced to serve as slaves should consider their masters worthy of full respect. Then people will not speak evil things against God’s name and against what we teach.

Titus 2:4

Then they can advise the younger women to love their husbands and children.