The truth taught by our religion, which is based on the hope for eternal life.
(Titus 1:2, Good News Bible)
God never tells a lie.
(Titus 1:2, Contemporary English Version)
Everything is pure to those who are themselves pure; but nothing is pure to those who are defiled and unbelieving, for their minds and consciences have been defiled.
(Titus 1:15)
Everything is pure for someone whose heart is pure.
(Titus 1:15, Contemporary English Version)
You must teach what agrees with sound doctrine.
(Titus 2:1, Good News Bible)
You must teach what is required by sound doctrine.
(Titus 2:1, Good News For Modern Man New Testament)
You must teach only what is correct.
(Titus 2:1, Contemporary English Version)
In all things you yourself must be an example of good behavior.
(Titus 2:7, Good News Bible)
Always set a good example for others.
(Titus 2:7, Contemporary English Version)
Use sound words that cannot be criticized so that your enemies may be put to shame by not having anything bad to say about us.
(Titus 2:8, Good News For Modern Man New Testament)
God has revealed his grace for the salvation of all mankind.
(Titus 2:11, Good News Bible)
God has shown us how kind he is by coming to save all people.
(Titus 2:11, Contemporary English Version)
Grace instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this world.
(Titus 2:12)
Make sure you earn everyone’s respect.
(Titus 2:15, Contemporary English Version)
Be peaceful and friendly, and always show a gentle attitude toward everyone.
(Titus 3:2, Good News Bible)
When the kindness and love of God our Savior was revealed, he saved us.
(Titus 3:4, Good News Bible)
It was not because of any good deeds that we ourselves had done, but because of his own mercy that he saved us.
(Titus 3:5, Good News Bible)
Avoid stupid arguments.
(Titus 3:9, Good News Bible)
Our people must learn to spend their time doing good, in order to provide for real needs.
(Titus 3:14)
Our people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and worthwhile.
(Titus 3:14, Contemporary English Version)
Have our people learn to give their time in doing good works, to provide for real needs; they should not live useless lives.
(Titus 3:14, Good News For Modern Man New Testament)