Titus 2:5

Translations

Modern

…to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.

Traditional

To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

Literal

…sound-minded, pure, keepers at home, good, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God may not be blasphemed.

Latin

…prudentes, castas, sobrias, domus curam habentes, benignas, subditas viris suis, ut non blasphemetur verbum Dei.

Original

Greek

English

…to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.

Notes

Titus 2:1–15

Sound teaching was especially urgent on account of the false teachers, who had caused problems within "entire households" (1:11). In 2:1–10, Paul addresses different groups within the household of faith, showing his concern for the public testimony of the church (2:5, 8, 10; see also 1 Tim 5:1–6:2). Paul then elaborates on the coming of Christ (Titus 2:11–14) before giving a direct charge to Titus (2:15).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Household

Related verses

Proverbs 31:10–31
A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.
Colossians 3:18
Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
1 Timothy 5:13–14
At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.
1 Peter 3:1–5
Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives
1 Timothy 5:10
…and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
Genesis 3:16
To the woman He said: “I will sharply increase your pain in childbirth; in pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”
Ephesians 5:22–24
Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.
Proverbs 7:11
She is loud and defiant; her feet do not remain at home.
Ephesians 5:33
Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
Genesis 18:9
“Where is your wife Sarah?” they asked. “There, in the tent,” he replied.
Acts 9:36
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
1 Timothy 6:1
All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blasphemy Family Life and Relations Obedience Titus, Letter to

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries: Women and Children As Well As Men Being a Good Mother Christian Women Church Mothers Clean House Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Disrespectful Behavior Disrespectful Wives Godly Woman Godly Women Head Coverings Housekeeping Job's Wife Keeping Order Loving your Husband Male Leadership Mentoring Moms Orderliness Taking Care of your Family The Doctrines of the Gospel: Bring No Reproach On The Role of the Man The Role of the Older Woman The Role of the Woman The Virtuous Woman Wife: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wives: Duties of, to Their Husbands: To Obey Them Womanhood Women in Ministry Women Working Women: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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