Titus 2

Teach Sound Doctrine

1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: Parallel theme: Titus 1:9, 3:8, 1 Timothy 1:10, 6:3, 2 Timothy 1:13

2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1)., in charity, in patience. Faith: Titus 1:13, Romans 12:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Timothy 3:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 92:14, Proverbs 16:31, Galatians 5:23, 1 Timothy 3:2, 1 Peter 4:7, 5:8 +5

3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; Holy: Romans 16:2. Parallel theme: Titus 1:7, 2:4, 1 Timothy 3:8, 3:11

4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 5:2, 5:11, 5:14

5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). of God be not blasphemed. References God: 1 Timothy 6:1. Good: Acts 9:36, 1 Timothy 5:10. Parallel theme: Genesis 3:16, Proverbs 7:11, Ephesians 5:33, Colossians 3:18 +2

6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. Parallel theme: Ecclesiastes 11:9, 12:1, Joel 2:28, 1 Timothy 5:1, 1 Peter 5:5, 1 John 2:13

7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sin: 2 Corinthians 1:12, 2:17, Ephesians 6:24, Philippians 1:10. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 4:2, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Peter 5:3 +3

8 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. Evil: 1 Peter 2:12, 3:16. Parallel theme: Nehemiah 5:9, Isaiah 66:5, 2 Thessalonians 3:14, 1 Timothy 6:3, 1 Peter 2:15 +2

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

10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. our Saviour in all things. References God: 1 Timothy 6:1, 6:3, 2 John 1:9. Good: Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:12, 3:16. Parallel theme: Matthew 24:45, Luke 16:10, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Ephesians 4:1 +5

The Grace of God Brings Salvation

11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvationSalvation: σωτηρία (Soteria). The Greek soteria (σωτηρία) denotes salvation, deliverance, or preservation—rescue from sin's penalty and power. It encompasses justification, sanctification, and glorification. hath appeared to all men, Salvation: Isaiah 45:22, 52:10, Ephesians 2:5, 2:8, 1 Timothy 2:4. Grace: Psalms 84:11, John 1:14, Romans 5:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Hebrews 2:9 +5

12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; References God: Psalms 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Timothy 3:12, Revelation 14:12. Righteousness: Luke 1:75, Romans 6:19, 2 Peter 2:9. Parallel theme: Ezekiel 36:27, Matthew 16:24, 1 John 2:6 +5

13 Looking for that blessed hopeHope: ἐλπίς (Elpis). The Greek elpis (ἐλπίς) denotes hope—confident expectation of good. This hope is 'an anchor of the soul' (Hebrews 6:19), grounded in Christ's resurrection and the believer's future inheritance (1 Peter 1:3-4)., and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; References Jesus: Mark 14:62, 1 Corinthians 1:7. Salvation: Hebrews 9:28, 2 Peter 3:18. Glory: Matthew 16:27, 2 Corinthians 4:4. Hope: Titus 1:2, Romans 5:5, 15:13. Parallel theme: 2 Timothy 4:8 +5

14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeemRedeem: λυτρόω (Lutroo). The Greek lutroo (λυτρόω) means to redeem or ransom—purchasing freedom by paying a price. Christ redeemed us 'with the precious blood' (1 Peter 1:18-19), the ransom for sin. us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Good: Titus 3:8, Ephesians 2:10. Redemption: Galatians 3:13, 1 Peter 1:18, Revelation 5:9. Parallel theme: Ezekiel 36:25, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 9:14, 1 Peter 1:22, 2:9 +5

15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. Parallel theme: Titus 1:13, Matthew 7:29, Mark 1:22, 1 Timothy 5:20, 2 Timothy 4:2