Titus 2:2

The Passion Translation

Lead the male elders into disciplined lives full of dignity and self-control. Urge them to have a solid faith, generous love, and patient endurance.

Cross References

Psalm 92:14

for in your presence they will still overflow and be anointed. Even in their old age they will stay fresh, bearing luscious fruit and abiding faithfully.

Proverbs 16:31

Old age with wisdom will crown you with dignity and honor, for it takes a lifetime of righteousness to acquire it.

Isaiah 65:20

No baby will die in infancy there, and everyone will live out their full lifespan. For when centenarians die, they will be considered youngsters, and anyone who dies earlier will be considered of no account.

Mark 5:15

When they found Jesus, they saw the demonized man sitting there, properly clothed and in his right mind. Seeing what had happened to the man possessed by many demons, the people became afraid.

Luke 8:35

Then the people of the region came out to see for themselves what had happened. When they came to where Jesus was, they discovered the notorious madman totally set free. He was clothed, speaking intelligently, and sitting at the feet of Jesus. They were shocked!

Acts 24:25

As Paul spoke about true righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified and said, “Leave me for now. I’ll send for you later when it’s more convenient.”

Romans 12:3

God has given me grace to speak a warning about pride. I would ask each of you to be emptied of self-promotion and not create a false image of your importance. Instead, honestly assess your worth by using your God-given faith as the standard of measurement, and then you will see your true value with an appropriate self-esteem.

1 Corinthians 15:34

Come back to your right senses and awaken to what is right. Repent from your sinful ways. For some have no knowledge of God’s wonderful love. You should be ashamed that you make me write this way to you!

1 Corinthians 9:25

A true athlete will be disciplined in every respect, practicing constant self-control in order to win a laurel wreath that quickly withers. But we run our race to win a victor’s crown that will last forever.

2 Corinthians 5:13

If we are out of our minds in a blissful, divine ecstasy, it is for God, but if we are in our right minds, it is for your benefit.

Philippians 4:8

Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.

1 Thessalonians 5:6

This is why we must not fall asleep, as the rest do, but keep wide awake and clearheaded.

1 Thessalonians 5:8

But since we belong to the day, we must stay alert and clearheaded by placing the breastplate of faith and love over our hearts, and a helmet of the hope of salvation over our thoughts.

1 Timothy 1:10

rapists, those who are sexually impure, homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, those who break their oaths, and all those who oppose the teaching of godliness and purity in the church! They are the ones the law is for.

1 Timothy 1:14

I was flooded with such incredible grace, like a river overflowing its banks, until I was full of faith and love for Jesus, the Anointed One!

1 Timothy 1:2

Timothy, you are my true spiritual son in the faith. May abundant grace, mercy, and total well-being from God the Father and the Anointed One, our Lord Jesus, be yours!

1 Timothy 1:5

For we reach the goal of fulfilling all the commandments when we love others deeply with a pure heart, a clean conscience, and sincere faith.

1 Timothy 3:11

And the women also who serve the church should be dignified, faithful in all things, having their thoughts set on truth, and not known as those who gossip.

1 Timothy 3:2

Yet an elder needs to be one who is without blame before others. He should be one whose heart is for his wife alone and not another woman. He should be recognized as one who is sensible, and well-behaved, and living a disciplined life. He should be a “spiritual shepherd” who has the gift of teaching, and is known for his hospitality.

1 Timothy 3:4

His heart should be set on guiding his household with wisdom and dignity; bringing up his children to worship with devotion and purity.

1 Timothy 3:8

And in the same way the deacons must be those who are pure and true to their word, not addicted to wine, or with greedy eyes on the contributions.

1 Timothy 5:1

Don’t be harsh or verbally abusive to an older man; it is better to appeal to him as a father. And as you minister to the younger men it is best to encourage them as your dear brothers.

Titus 1:13

He certainly knew what he was talking about! For this reason, correct them thoroughly so that their lives will line up with the truths of our faith.

Titus 1:8

Instead he should be one who is known for his hospitality and a lover of goodness. He should be recognized as one who is fair-minded, pure-hearted, and self-controlled.

Titus 2:7

Above all, set yourself apart as a model of a life nobly lived. With dignity, demonstrate integrity in all that you teach.

Philemon 1:9

I’d much rather make an appeal because of our friendship. So here I am, an old man, a prisoner for Christ, making my loving appeal to you. It is on behalf of my child, whose spiritual father I became while here in prison; that is, Onesimus.

1 Peter 1:13

So then, prepare your hearts and minds for action! Stay alert and fix your hope firmly on the marvelous grace that is coming to you. For when Jesus Christ is unveiled, a greater measure of grace will be released to you.

1 Peter 4:7

Since we are approaching the end of all things, be intentional, purposeful, and self-controlled so that you can be given to prayer.

1 Peter 5:8

Be well balanced and always alert, because your enemy, the devil, roams around incessantly, like a roaring lion looking for its prey to devour.

2 Peter 1:6

and to understanding add the strength of self-control, and to self-control add patient endurance, and to patient endurance add godliness,