Titus 2:7-10

Teach Sound Doctrine

⁷ Show yourself in all respects to be _y a model of good works, and in your teaching _z show integrity, _a dignity, ⁸ and _b sound speech that cannot be condemned, _c so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. 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.

1. Cross References
   1 Timothy 4:12
   Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
   1 Peter 5:3
   Not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.
   
2. Cross References
   2 Corinthians 11:3
   But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
   
3. Cross References
   1 Timothy 2:2
   For kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
   
4. Cross References
   1 Timothy 6:3
   If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness.
   
5. Cross References
   Nehemiah 5:9
   So I said, "The thing that you are doing is not good. Ought you not to walk in the fear of our God to prevent the taunts of the nations our enemies?
   1 Timothy 5:14
   So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander.
   1 Peter 2:12
   Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.
   1 Peter 3:16
   Having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
   
6. 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.
   
7. 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.
   
8. Cross References
   1 Timothy 3:11
   Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.
   
9. 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.