Teach the Young & Old How to Live as Examples of Their Faith in Christ |
Titus 2:1-15 The Epistle of Paul to Titus [in Smaller Chunks] |
But you, speak the things [that] [are] [appropriate for] sound doctrine, [a.k.a. teaching,] [about Jesus Christ.] That the [older] men [are:] sober; [solemn;] temperate, [a.k.a. balanced in all things;] sound, [a.k.a. strong,] in: faith; charity, [a.k.a. love;] & patience. |
The [older] women [should do the] [same, so] that [their behavior,] [is] [appropriate] [for:] holiness, not [being] false accuser; not [alcoholics;] & [should be] teachers of good things. [So] that, they may teach the young women to be sober; to love their husbands, & to love their children. |
[They are] to be discreet, [a.k.a. tactful;] chaste, [a.k.a. faithful;] & obedient to their own husbands, [so] that the Word of God [isn't] blasphemed, [a.k.a. God's Name isn't used in vain.] |
Young men, [should] [also] [be] [taught] to be sober, [a.k.a. solemn,] minded. In all things [demonstrate yourselves,] [as an example] of: good works, [a.k.a. deeds or actions.] In doctrine, [demonstrate] [yourselves as:] [not corrupt; serious;] & [sincere;] [through:] sound speech; that can't be condemned. [So] that he, [who] is contrary, may be ashamed, having [nothing] evil, [a.k.a. bad,] to say [about] you. |
[Teach] servants to be obedient to their own masters, & in all things, to please them well, not: [talking back; or stealing,] but [displaying] all [loyalty; so] that they may [glorify] the doctrine of God our [Savior] in all things. |
For the grace of God, [Who brings] Salvation, [has] appeared to all men. [Ephesians 2:8-10 For by grace & faith, you are saved, but not [through] yourselves. It is the gift of God. Not by works, [a.k.a. deeds,] lest any man should boast. For we are [God's handiwork,] created [through faith] in Christ Jesus, [for doing] good works, [a.k.a. deeds,] which God has [previously] ordained, [a.k.a. determined, so] we should walk, [a.k.a. follow,] [the Lord God,] in [doing] [good deeds.] |
Teaching us [so] that, [we] [deny, [a.k.a. refuse,] ungodliness & worldly lusts. We should live [solemnly;] righteously; & godly, [while] in this world [now.] [While,] looking for that blessed hope [of Salvation, & Eternal Life,] [from] [our] great God & our Savior Jesus Christ; [at His] glorious [appearance.] [Revelation 3:20-21 [Watch,] I stand at the door & knock. If any man [hears] My voice, & [opens] the door, I will come in to him, & [dine] with him, & he with Me. I will grant to him, [who overcomes,] to sit with Me [on] My throne, even [like] I also overcame, & Am [sitting] down with My Father [on] His throne.] |
Who gave Himself for us, [so] that, He might Redeems us from all [sin,] & purify us [as] a [special] people, zealous [about doing] good works, [on behalf of] Himself. [Romans 5:6-8 For when we were [still] without strength, in due time, Christ died for the ungodly. Scarcely for a righteous man, will [someone] die. [Still, perhaps,] for a good man, [someone] would even dare to die. *But God [demonstrates] His love toward us, in that, while we were [still] sinners, Christ died for us.] |
Speak these things, & exhort, [a.k.a. encourage,] & rebuke, [a.k.a. reprimand,] with all authority. Let no man despise, [a.k.a. refuse,] you. |