Indeed, this is our boast, the testimony of our conscience: we have behaved in the world with frankness and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God—and all the more toward you.
Titus 2:7 - New Revised Standard Version Show yourself in all respects a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, gravity, 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: we have behaved in the world with frankness and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God—and all the more toward you.
For we are not peddlers of God's word like so many; but in Christ we speak as persons of sincerity, as persons sent from God and standing in his presence.
We have renounced the shameful things that one hides; we refuse to practice cunning or to falsify God's word; but by the open statement of the truth we commend ourselves to the conscience of everyone in the sight of God.
I do not say this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love against the earnestness of others.
Grace be with all who have an undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.
to help you to determine what is best, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless,
This was not because we do not have that right, but in order to give you an example to imitate.
Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
she must be well attested for her good works, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints' feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.
The saying is sure. I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.
Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.