Parallel Verses
Amplified
It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives [lives with a purpose that reflect spiritual maturity] in this present age,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Holman Bible
instructing us to deny godlessness
International Standard Version
It trains us to renounce ungodly living and worldly passions so that we might live sensible, honest, and godly lives in the present age
A Conservative Version
disciplining us, so that, having denied irreverence and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and piously in the present age.
American Standard Version
instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world;
An Understandable Version
It instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly desires and to live sensible, righteous and godly lives in this present age,
Anderson New Testament
teaching us, that denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in the present age;
Bible in Basic English
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;
Common New Testament
training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this present age,
Daniel Mace New Testament
teaching us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and to practise temperance, justice and piety in this present world;
Darby Translation
teaching us that, having denied impiety and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, and justly, and piously in the present course of things,
Godbey New Testament
teaching us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we must live prudently and righteously and holily in this present age;
Goodspeed New Testament
training us to renounce godless ways and worldly passions, and live serious, upright, and godly lives in this world,
John Wesley New Testament
Teaching us, that, having renounced ungodliness and all wordly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present world,
Julia Smith Translation
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and eager worldly desires, we should live discreetly, and justly, and religiously, in the time now;
King James 2000
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live sensibly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
Lexham Expanded Bible
training us in order that, denying impiety and worldly desires, we may live self-controlled and righteously and godly in the present age,
Modern King James verseion
teaching us that having denied ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live discreetly, righteously and godly, in this present world,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and teacheth us that we should deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and that we should live sober minded, righteously, and godly in this present world,
Moffatt New Testament
and it schools us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions and to live a life of self-mastery, of integrity, and of piety in this present world,
Montgomery New Testament
And schooling us to renounce impiety and evil passions, And to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;
NET Bible
It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
New Heart English Bible
instructing us to say ?No? to ungodliness and worldly desires, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;
Noyes New Testament
teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in the present world;
Sawyer New Testament
teaching us, that denying impiety and worldly desires we should live soberly, and righteously, and piously in the present life,
The Emphasized Bible
Putting us under discipline - in order that, - denying ourselves of ungodliness and worldly covetings, in a soberminded and righteous and godly manner, we should live, in the present age,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
instructing us, that denying ungodliness and worldly affections, we should live soberly and righteously, and godly in the present day;
Twentieth Century New Testament
leading us to renounce irreligious ways and worldly ambitions, and to live discreet, upright, and religious lives here in this present world,
Webster
Teaching us, that denying ungodliness, and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and piously, in this present world;
Weymouth New Testament
training us to renounce ungodliness and all the pleasures of this world, and to live sober, upright, and pious lives at the present time,
Williams New Testament
training us to give up godless ways and worldly cravings and live serious, upright, and godly lives in this world,
World English Bible
instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;
Worrell New Testament
teaching us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, and righteously, and godly in the present age;
Worsley New Testament
teaching us that denying ungodliness, and worldly desires, we should live soberly, and righteously, and piously in this present world;
Youngs Literal Translation
teaching us, that denying the impiety and the worldly desires, soberly and righteously and piously we may live in the present age,
Themes
Christian conduct » Living » Soberly, righteously, and Godly
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Lead to holiness
Godliness » Exhortations concerning
Holiness » Is the result of » The manifestation of God's grace
Opportunity » Universal » Salvation possible to all men
Righteousness » Saints » Should live in
Salvation » Conditions of » Possible to all men
Self-denial » Should be exercised in » Denying unGodliness and worldly lusts
Sinners » Conditions of » Possible to all men
Sobriety » Who should be sober
Sobriety » The gospel designed to teach
Speech/communication » What should proceed out of your mouth
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Titus 2:12
Prayers for Titus 2:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Sound Instruction And Consistent Behavior
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For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that
Cross References
Romans 6:19
I am speaking in [familiar] human terms because of your natural limitations [your spiritual immaturity]. For just as you presented your bodily members as slaves to impurity and to [moral] lawlessness, leading to further lawlessness, so now offer your members [your abilities, your talents] as slaves to righteousness, leading to
2 Timothy 3:12
Indeed, all who delight in pursuing righteousness and are determined to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be hunted and persecuted [because of their faith].
Psalm 4:3
But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself [and dealt wonderfully with] the godly man [the one of honorable character and moral courage—the one who does right].
The Lord hears and responds when I call to Him.
Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek the Lord while He may be found;
Call on Him [for salvation] while He is near.
Ezekiel 33:14-15
But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will certainly die,’ and he turns from his sin and practices that which is just (fair) and right—
Ezekiel 36:27
I will put my Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My ordinances and do them.
Matthew 3:8-10
So produce fruit that is consistent with repentance [demonstrating new behavior that proves a change of heart, and a conscious decision to turn away from sin];
Matthew 16:24
Then Jesus said to His disciples,
Luke 1:75
In holiness [being set apart] and righteousness [being upright] before Him all our days.
Matthew 5:19-20
Matthew 28:20
Luke 1:6
They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.
Luke 3:9-13
Even now the axe [of God’s judgment] is swinging toward the root of the trees; so every tree that does not produce good fruit is being cut down and thrown into the fire.”
John 6:25
And when they found Him on the other side of the sea, they asked Him, “Rabbi, when did You get here?”
John 14:30
John 17:14-15
Acts 24:16
In view of this, I also do my best and strive always to have a clear conscience before God and before men.
Acts 24:25
But as he was discussing righteousness, self-control [honorable behavior, personal integrity], and the judgment to come, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I find [a convenient] time I will send for you.”
Romans 6:4-6
We have therefore been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory and power of the Father, we too might walk habitually in newness of life [abandoning our old ways].
Romans 6:12
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts and passions.
Romans 8:13
for if you are living according to the [impulses of the] flesh, you are going to die. But if [you are living] by the [power of the Holy] Spirit you are habitually putting to death the sinful deeds of the body, you will [really] live forever.
Romans 12:2
And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be
Romans 13:12-13
The night [this present evil age] is almost gone and the day [of Christ’s return] is almost here. So let us fling away the works of darkness and put on the [full] armor of light.
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit or have any share in the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived;
2 Corinthians 1:12
This is our [reason for] proud confidence: our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world [in general], and especially toward you, with pure motives and godly sincerity, not in human wisdom, but in the grace of God [that is, His gracious lovingkindness that leads people to Christ and spiritual maturity].
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.
Galatians 1:4
who gave Himself [as a sacrifice to atone] for our sins [to save and sanctify us] so that He might rescue us from this present evil
Galatians 5:24
And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the
Ephesians 1:4
just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love
Ephesians 2:2
in which you once walked. You were following the ways of this world [influenced by this present age], in accordance with the prince of the power of the air (Satan), the spirit who is now at work in the disobedient [the unbelieving, who fight against the purposes of God].
Ephesians 4:22-25
that, regarding your previous way of life, you put off your old self [completely discard your former nature], which is being corrupted through deceitful desires,
Colossians 1:22
yet Christ has now reconciled you [to God] in His
Colossians 3:5-9
So put to death and deprive of power the evil longings of your earthly body [with its sensual, self-centered instincts] immorality, impurity, sinful passion, evil desire, and greed, which is [a kind of] idolatry [because it replaces your devotion to God].
1 Thessalonians 4:7
For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness [to be dedicated, and set apart by behavior that pleases Him, whether in public or in private].
1 Thessalonians 4:9
Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit].
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.
1 Timothy 6:17
As for the rich in this present world, instruct them not to be conceited and arrogant, nor to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
2 Timothy 4:10
for Demas, having loved [the pleasures of] this present
Titus 3:3
For we too once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various sinful desires and pleasures, spending and wasting our life in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
Hebrews 8:11
“And it will not be [necessary] for each one to teach his fellow citizen,
Or each one his brother, saying, ‘Know [by experience, have knowledge of] the Lord,’
For all will know [Me by experience and have knowledge of] Me,
From the least to the greatest of them.
James 4:8-10
Come close to God [with a contrite heart] and He will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; and purify your [unfaithful] hearts, you double-minded [people].
1 Peter 1:14-18
[Live] as obedient children [of God]; do not be conformed to the evil desires which governed you in your ignorance [before you knew the requirements and transforming power of the good news regarding salvation].
1 Peter 2:11-12
Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers [in this world] to abstain from the sensual urges [those dishonorable desires] that wage war against the soul.
1 Peter 4:2-5
so that he can no longer spend the rest of his natural life living for human appetites and desires, but [lives] for the will and purpose of God.
2 Peter 1:4-8
For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.
2 Peter 2:9
then [in light of the fact that all this is true, be sure that] the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trial, and how to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment,
2 Peter 2:20-22
For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world by [personal] knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, their last condition has become worse for them than the first.
2 Peter 3:11
Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be [in the meantime] in holy behavior [that is, in a pattern of daily life that sets you apart as a believer] and in godliness [displaying profound reverence toward our awesome God],
1 John 2:6
whoever says he lives in Christ [that is, whoever says he has accepted Him as God and Savior] ought [as a moral obligation] to walk and conduct himself just as He walked and conducted Himself.
1 John 2:15-17
Do not love the world [of sin that opposes God and His precepts], nor the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
1 John 2:27
As for you, the anointing [the special gift, the preparation] which you received from Him remains [permanently] in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But just as His anointing teaches you [giving you insight through the presence of the Holy Spirit] about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as His anointing has taught you,
1 John 5:19
We know [for a fact] that we are of God, and the whole world [around us] lies in the power of the evil one [opposing God and His precepts].
Jude 1:18
They used to say to you, “In the last days there will be scoffers, following after their own ungodly passions.”
Revelation 14:12
Here is [encouragement for] the steadfast endurance of the saints (God’s people), those who habitually keep God’s commandments and their faith in Jesus.
Psalm 105:45
So that they might observe His precepts
And keep His laws [obediently accepting and honoring and valuing them].
Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)
Ezekiel 18:30-31
“Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, each one in accordance with his conduct,” says the Lord God. “Repent (change your way of thinking) and turn away from all your transgressions, so that sin may not become a stumbling block to you.