Titus 2:9-12

Teach Sound Doctrine

9 d Slaves 1 are to be submissive to their own masters e in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10 not pilfering, f but showing all good faith, g so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.

11 For h the grace of God i has appeared, bringing salvation j for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and k worldly passions, and l to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in m the present age,

  1. Cross References
    1 Peter 2:18
    Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust.
  2. Cross References
    Colossians 3:22
    Slaves, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.
  3. Cross References
    1 Timothy 3:11
    Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.
  4. Cross References
    Matthew 5:16
    In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
    Philippians 2:15
    That you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.
  5. Cross References
    Titus 3:7
    So that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
    Acts 11:23
    When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose.
  6. Cross References
    Titus 3:4
    But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared.
  7. Cross References
    Psalms 67:2
    That your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.
    1 Timothy 2:4
    Who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
  8. Cross References
    1 Peter 4:2
    So as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.
    1 John 2:16
    For all that is in the world - the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions - is not from the Father but is from the world.
  9. Cross References
    2 Timothy 3:12
    Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.
    Acts 24:25
    And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, "Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.
  10. Cross References
    1 Timothy 6:17
    As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
    2 Timothy 4:10
    For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia.
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