Titus 3:2 net — They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

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"They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people."

— Titus 3:2, NET Bible

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Titus 3 — Context

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Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

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They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

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For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another.

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But“when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared,

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he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit,

Titus 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Titus 3:2 say?
Titus 3:2 in the NET Bible reads: “They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.”
Where is Titus 3:2 in the Bible?
Titus 3:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Titus, chapter 3, verse 2.
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 3:2.
What translation should I read Titus 3:2 in?
Titus 3:2 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 3:2?
Titus 3:2 reads (NET): “They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.” 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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