Titus 2:2

Titus 2:1 net — Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

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"Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching."

— Titus 2:1, NET Bible

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Titus 2:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine: ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“But say the things which fit sound doctrine,”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“But speak thou the things that become sound doctrine:”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“But let your words be in agreement with true and right teaching:”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Titus 2 — Context

Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

In this way they will train the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children,

Titus 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Titus 2:1 say?

Titus 2:1 in the NET Bible reads: “Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.”

Where is Titus 2:1 in the Bible?

Titus 2:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Titus, chapter 2, verse 1.

Who wrote Titus?

Titus is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.

What is the book of Titus about?

Paul writes Titus to "set in order" the churches of Crete — appoint qualified elders, silence false teachers, and call God's people to lives that adorn the gospel. The letter has one of the New Testament's clearest summaries of the gospel of grace.

What are the major themes of Titus?

Titus explores themes including Church Order, Good Works, Grace That Trains, Sound Doctrine. These themes shape the meaning and context of Titus 2:1.

What translation should I read Titus 2:1 in?

Titus 2:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Titus 2:1?

Titus 2:1 reads (NET): “Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Titus 2:1 net — Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

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