Titus 2 - Meaning, Themes & Application

" But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: "

" That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. "

" The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; "

" That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, "

" To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. "

" Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. "

" In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, "

" 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. "

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

" Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. "

" For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, "

Titus 2:11 means God's grace, offering salvation, is available to everyone. This verse encourages us to embrace this grace in our daily lives, such as …

" Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; "

Titus 2:12 encourages us to turn away from harmful desires and live a balanced, fair, and devout life today. For instance, if you're struggling with …

" Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; "

" Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. "

" These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. "