Indeed, this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially towards you, with godly sincerity and purity, not by human wisdom but by God’s grace.
Titus 2:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And show your own self in all respects to be a pattern and a model of good deeds and works, teaching what is unadulterated, showing gravity [having the strictest regard for truth and purity of motive], with dignity and seriousness. American Standard Version (1901) in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, Common English Bible in every way. Offer yourself as a role model of good actions. Show integrity, seriousness, Catholic Public Domain Version In all things, present yourself as an example of good works: in doctrine, with integrity, with seriousness, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version In all things shew thyself an example of good works, in doctrine, in integrity, in gravity, |
Indeed, this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially towards you, with godly sincerity and purity, not by human wisdom but by God’s grace.
For we do not market the word of God for profit like so many. On the contrary, we speak with sincerity in Christ, as from God and before God.
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful things, not acting deceitfully or distorting the word of God, but commending ourselves before God to everyone’s conscience by an open display of the truth.
I am not saying this as a command. Rather, by means of the diligence of others, I am testing the genuineness of your love.
so that you may approve the things that are superior and may be pure and blameless in the day of Christ,
It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us.
Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, , in faith, and in purity.
and is well known for good works #– #that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.
This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.