Titus 2:3 bbe — That old women are to be self-respecting in behaviour, not saying evil of others, not given to taking much wine, teache…

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"That old women are to be self-respecting in behaviour, not saying evil of others, not given to taking much wine, teachers of that which is good,"

— Titus 2:3, Bible in Basic English

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“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;”
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Titus 2 — Context

But let your words be in agreement with true and right teaching:

That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.

That old women are to be self-respecting in behaviour, not saying evil of others, not given to taking much wine, teachers of that which is good,

Training the younger women to have love for their husbands and children,

To be wise in mind, clean in heart, kind; working in their houses, living under the authority of their husbands; so that no evil may be said of the word of God.

To the young men give orders to be wise and serious-minded:

Titus 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Titus 2:3 say?

Titus 2:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “That old women are to be self-respecting in behaviour, not saying evil of others, not given to taking much wine, teachers of that which is good,”

Where is Titus 2:3 in the Bible?

Titus 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Titus, chapter 2, verse 3.

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 2:3.

What translation should I read Titus 2:3 in?

Titus 2:3 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 2:3?

Titus 2:3 reads (BBE): “That old women are to be self-respecting in behaviour, not saying evil of others, not given to taking much wine, teachers of that which is good,” 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.

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