Titus 2:8
the sound word, irrefutable, in order that the adversary may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say concerning us.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
7concerning all things exhibiting yourself an example of good works; in teaching; purity, gravity,
9That servants submit to their own masters, that they be obedient in all things; not speaking back;
Cross References
Mark 12:17And Jesus responding said to them, Render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's. And they were astonished at Him.
Mark 12:32And the scribes said to Him, Truly, Teacher; thou hast spoken in truth that He is One; and there is no other besides Him.
Luke 13:17And He speaking these things, all opposing Him became ashamed: and the whole multitude rejoiced over all the illustrious works wrought by Him.
2 Thessalonians 3:14But if any one does not obey our word through the epistle, note him; do not keep company with him; in order that he may be ashamed;
1 Timothy 6:3If any one teaches another doctrine, and does not give heed to the sound words which belonged to our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
Matthew Henry on Titus 2:2-11
Relative Duties. ( a. d. 66.) 1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 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; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of… Read the whole commentary →