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showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss,[a] because he has nothing evil to say about us. Slaves[b] are to be subject to their own masters in everything,[c] to do what is wanted and not talk back,

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Footnotes

  1. Titus 2:8 tn Or “put to shame.”
  2. Titus 2:9 tn See the note on the word “slave” in 1:1.
  3. Titus 2:9 tn Or “to be subject to their own masters, to do what is wanted in everything.”

In everything set them an example(A) by doing what is good.(B) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.(C)

Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything,(D) to try to please them, not to talk back to them,

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In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

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in all things showing yourself to be (A)a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, (B)incorruptibility,[a] sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of [b]you.

Exhort (C)bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back,

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Footnotes

  1. Titus 2:7 NU omits incorruptibility
  2. Titus 2:8 NU, M us