Titus 3:2

Translations

Modern

…to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

Traditional

To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Literal

…to speak evil of no one, to be not quarrelsome, gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

Latin

…neminem blasphemare, non litigiosos esse, sed modestos, omnem ostendentes mansuetudinem ad omnes homines.

Original

Greek

English

…to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.

Notes

Titus 3:1–11

The emphasis on sound teaching continues (1:9; 2:1). Now Paul shifts his focus to how the Christian community relates to society in general (compare 1 Timothy 2:2–4). As in Titus 2:1–15, God’s instructions for his people in 3:1–2 are based on his interactions with them (3:3–7; compare study note on 2:11–15). Paul then instructs Titus to avoid pointless arguments and to insist on beneficial teaching (3:8–11).

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Paul (Saul) The Household

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Ephesians 4:31
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.
2 Timothy 2:24–25
And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
Colossians 3:12–13
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.
Ephesians 4:2
…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
1 Timothy 3:3
…not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.
1 Peter 3:10
For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
Matthew 11:29
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
1 Peter 2:17–18
Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
James 4:11
Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it.
1 Peter 2:1
Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.

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Titus 3:2

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