Titus 2:9 bbe — Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument;

Bible in Basic English

"Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument;"

— Titus 2:9, Bible in Basic English

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Titus 2 — Context

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

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In all things see that you are an example of good works; holy in your teaching, serious in behaviour,

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Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.

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Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument;

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Not taking what is not theirs, but giving clear signs of their good faith, in all things doing credit to the teaching of God our Saviour.

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For the grace of God has come, giving salvation to all men,

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Training us so that, turning away from evil and the desires of this world, we may be living wisely and uprightly in the knowledge of God in this present life;

Titus 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Titus 2:9 say?
Titus 2:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument;”
Where is Titus 2:9 in the Bible?
Titus 2:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Titus, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Titus 2:9 in?
Titus 2:9 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 2:9?
Titus 2:9 reads (BBE): “Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument;” 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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