Titus 2:1

Etheridge Translation

But speak thou that which becometh sound doctrine,

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
But you are to proclaim things consistent with sound teaching.

King James Version (1611)
But speake thou the things which become sound doctrine:

King James Version
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

English Standard Version
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.

New American Standard Bible
But as for you, proclaim the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.

New Century Version
But you must tell everyone what to do to follow the true teaching.

New American Standard Bible (1995)
But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.

Legacy Standard Bible
But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine.

Berean Standard Bible
But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.

Contemporary English Version
Titus, you must teach only what is correct.

Complete Jewish Bible
But you, explain what kind of behavior goes along with sound teaching.

Darby Translation
But do *thou* speak the things that become sound teaching;

Easy-to-Read Version
You, however, must tell everyone how to live in a way that agrees with the true teaching.

Geneva Bible (1587)
Bvt speake thou the thinges which become wholesome doctrine,

George Lamsa Translation
BUT you must preach the things which are proper to sound doctrine.

Good News Translation
But you must teach what agrees with sound doctrine.

Lexham English Bible
But you, speak the things which are fitting for sound instruction.

Literal Translation
But you speak things which become sound doctrine:

Amplified Bible
But as for you, teach the things which are in agreement with sound doctrine [which produces men and women of good character whose lifestyle identifies them as true Christians].

American Standard Version
But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine:

Bible in Basic English
But let your words be in agreement with true and right teaching:

Hebrew Names Version
But say the things which fit the sound doctrine,

International Standard Version
But as for you, teach what is consistent with healthy doctrine.1 Timothy 1:10; 6:3; 2 Timothy 1:13; Titus 1:9;">[xr]

Murdock Translation
But speak thou the things that belong to wholesome doctrine.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
But speake thou the thynges which become wholsome doctrine.

English Revised Version
But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine:

World English Bible
But say the things which fit the sound doctrine,

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine, That the aged men be vigilant,

Weymouth's New Testament
But as for you, you must speak in a manner that befits wholesome teaching.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
But speke thou tho thingis that bisemen hoolsum teching;

Update Bible Version
But you speak the things which befit the sound doctrine:

Webster's Bible Translation
But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

New English Translation
But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

New King James Version
But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine:

New Living Translation
As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching.

New Life Bible
You must teach what is right and true.

New Revised Standard
But as for you, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But do, thou, speak the things which become the healthful instruction: -

Douay-Rheims Bible
But speak thou the things that become sound doctrine:

Revised Standard Version
But as for you, teach what befits sound doctrine.

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
But speake thou that which becometh wholsome learninge.

Young's Literal Translation
And thou -- be speaking what doth become the sound teaching;

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Bvt speake thou that which becommeth wholsome learnynge.

Mace New Testament (1729)
As for you, teach nothing

THE MESSAGE
Your job is to speak out on the things that make for solid doctrine. Guide older men into lives of temperance, dignity, and wisdom, into healthy faith, love, and endurance. Guide older women into lives of reverence so they end up as neither gossips nor drunks, but models of goodness. By looking at them, the younger women will know how to love their husbands and children, be virtuous and pure, keep a good house, be good wives. We don't want anyone looking down on God's Message because of their behavior. Also, guide the young men to live disciplined lives.

Simplified Cowboy Version
Titus, you focus on teaching people how to ride for the brand, not just talk about the brand.

Contextual Overview

¹ But speak thou that which becometh sound doctrine, ² and teach, That the elders be watchful in their minds, and be chaste and pure, and sound in the faith, and in charity, and in patience. ³ And so also the aged women, that they be in behaviour what becometh the fear of Aloha, and not slanderers, nor enslaved to much wine, and that they teach good things; ⁴ making those who are young modest, to love their husbands and their children, ⁵ and to be chaste and holy, well mindful of their houses, and submissive to their husbands, that no man blaspheme the word of Aloha. ⁶ And of those who are young men, likewise, require that they be chaste. ⁷ But in every thing show thyself the example in all good works, and in doctrine let there be with thee sound speech which is sincere and incorrupt, ⁸ and which no man will despise, that he who riseth against us may be ashamed when he cannot say any thing hateful against us. ⁹ Let servants to their masters be submissive in every thing, and please them, not contradicting, ¹⁰ 10 nor pilfering; but let them show their good-trustiness [fn] in every thing, that they may adorn in every thing the doctrine of Aloha our Saviour.

Bible Verse Review
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Titus 2:11-14, Titus 1:9, Titus 3:8, 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Timothy 6:3, 2 Timothy 1:13

Reciprocal: Ezra 7:10 - and to teach Matthew 28:20 - them Romans 2:21 - therefore 1 Timothy 4:6 - good doctrine 1 Timothy 6:2 - These

Cross-References

Luke 2:13
And instantly there were seen with the angel many hosts of the heavens, glorifying Aloha,

Acts 4:24
And they, when they had heard, with one accord lifted up their voice unto Aloha, and said, Lord, thou art God who hast made heaven and earth and the seas, and all that is in them:

Acts 7:42
And Aloha turned, and delivered them up to be worshippers of the hosts of heaven; as it is written in the book of the prophets, Forty years in the desert Victims or sacrifices did you offer to me, Sons of Israel ?

Hebrews 4:3
But we enter into the rest, we (being of) those (who) have believed. But as He hath said, So I sware in my wrath, that they should not enter into my rest: for, behold, the works of Aloha from the beginning of the world were.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. Concerning sound doctrine, and the form of it, :-. The things which become it are a good life and conversation, the various duties incumbent on professors of religion, according to their different station, age, and sex, which are observed in some following verses; these become the Gospel of Christ, and are ornamental to the doctrine of God our Saviour; and these are to be spoken of by the ministers of Christ, in their proper places, and at proper times; who ought not to be dumb, and keep silence at any time, but especially when there are many unruly and vain talkers: sound doctrine ought to be spoken out openly and publicly, fully and faithfully, with great plainness and evidence, that it may be understood and known by all; and with much certainty, without hesitation, as being, without controversy, undoubted truth; and with all boldness, not fearing men, or seeking to please them; and it should be constantly and continually spoken, in season, and out of season; and care should be taken that it be spoken consistently, and in an uniform manner, that there be no clashing and contradiction; and the duties of religion, which become sound doctrine, should be set in their true light, and proper place, as fruits of the grace of God, and to glorify him; these should be spoken out plainly, frequently insisted upon, and warmly and zealously urged, as being decent things, for the honour of God, the recommending of religion, the good of mankind, and the service of one another: as particularly,

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

But speak thou - In thine own ministry. In the previous chapter he had given him instructions as to the kind of persons who were to be put into the sacred office. Here he gives him special instructions in regard to his own preaching. “The things which become sound doctrine.” To wit, those which he proceeds immediately to specify. On the phrase sound doctrine, see the notes at 1 Timothy 1:10; compare 2 Timothy 4:3.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

CHAPTER II.

Sundry directions to aged men, 1, 2.

To aged women, 3.

To young women, 4, 5.

To young men, 6.

Directions to Titus, relative to his own conduct, 7, 8.

Directions to servants, 9, 10.

What the Gospel of the grace of God teaches all men, 11, 12.

The glorious prospect held out by it; salvation from all sin,

and final glory, 13-15.

NOTES ON CHAP. II.

Verse Titus 2:1. But speak thou the things — This is a conclusion drawn from the preceding chapter: the Judaizing teachers not only taught a false doctrine, but they led an unholy life; Titus was to act directly opposite; he must teach a sacred doctrine, and the things which become it; he must proclaim the truth, and illustrate that truth. The people must not only be well instructed, but they must be holy in their lives. Principle and practice must go hand in hand.