For our reason for boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world, and most especially toward you, with simplicity and godly sincerity—not by human wisdom but by the grace of God.
Titus 2:7 - Tree of Life Version in all things showing yourself to be an example of good deeds—integrity in instruction, dignity, 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, |
For our reason for boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world, and most especially toward you, with simplicity and godly sincerity—not by human wisdom but by the grace of God.
For we are not like many, peddling the word of God. Rather, in Messiah we speak in the sight of God with sincerity, as persons sent from God.
Instead, we renounced the hidden shameful ways—not walking in deception or distorting the word of God, but commending ourselves before God to everyone’s conscience by the open proclamation of the truth.
I am saying this not as a command, but I am trying to prove by the diligence of others the genuineness of your love as well.
Grace be with all those who love our Lord Yeshua the Messiah with undying love.
in order to approve what is excellent—so that in the Day of Messiah you may be sincere and blameless,
It wasn’t that we had no right, but rather to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but become an example of the faithful—in speech, in conduct, in love, in faithfulness, and in purity.
well known for good deeds, if she raised children, if she showed hospitality, if she washed the feet of the kedoshim, if she helped those in trouble, and if she devoted herself to every good work.
Trustworthy is the saying, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have put their trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.
Don’t lord it over those apportioned to you, but become examples to the flock.