Parallel Verses
Amplified
to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
New American Standard Bible
to be sensible, pure,
King James Version
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
Holman Bible
to be self-controlled, pure, homemakers, kind, and submissive
International Standard Version
to be sensible and pure, to manage their households, to be kind, and to submit themselves to their husbands. Otherwise, the word of God may be discredited.
A Conservative Version
to be serious-minded, pure, homemakers, good, submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God may not be blasphemed.
American Standard Version
to be'sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed:
An Understandable Version
to be sensible, [morally] pure, [good] homemakers, kind [and] in subjection to their own husbands, so that God's message will not be spoken against.
Anderson New Testament
to be discreet, chaste, fond of home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not reviled.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Common New Testament
to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.
Daniel Mace New Testament
to love their children, to be discreet, chaste, good oeconimists, beneficent, submissive to their husbands,
Darby Translation
discreet, chaste, diligent in home work, good, subject to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of.
Godbey New Testament
to be prudent, chaste, domestic, good, submissive to their own husbands, in order that the word of God may not be blasphemed.
Goodspeed New Testament
and to be sensible, pure-minded, domestic, kind, and submissive to their husbands, so as not to bring reproach on God's message.
John Wesley New Testament
to love their chidren, Discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
Julia Smith Translation
Of sound mind chaste, remaining at home, good subordinates to their own husbands, that the word of God be not defamed.
King James 2000
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[to be] self-controlled, pure, busy at home, good, being subject to their own husbands, in order that the word of God may not be slandered.
Modern King James verseion
to be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, subject to their own husbands, that the Word of God may not be blasphemed.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
to be of discreet, chaste, housewifely, good, and obedient unto their own husbands, that the word of God be not evil spoken of.
Moffatt New Testament
to be mistress of themselves, chaste, domestic, kind, and submissive to their husbands ??otherwise it will be a scandal to the gospel.
Montgomery New Testament
to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind and submissive to their husbands, in order that God's message be not maligned.
NET Bible
to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.
New Heart English Bible
to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God's word may not be blasphemed.
Noyes New Testament
to be discreet, chaste, workers at home, good, in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
Sawyer New Testament
sober, pure, fond of home, kind, subject to their husbands, that the word of God may not be blasphemed.
The Emphasized Bible
soberminded, chaste, workers at home, good, submitting themselves to their own husbands, - that, the word of God, be not defamed;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
to be sober, domestic, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not ill reported of.
Twentieth Century New Testament
and to be discreet, pure-minded, domesticated, good women, ready to submit to their husbands, in order that God's Message may not be maligned.
Webster
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
Weymouth New Testament
industrious in their homes, kind, submissive to their husbands, so that the Christian teaching may not be exposed to reproach.
Williams New Testament
to be serious, pure, home keepers, kind, and subordinate to their husbands, so as not to cause God's message to suffer reproach.
World English Bible
to be sober minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God's word may not be blasphemed.
Worrell New Testament
to be sober, pure, workers at home, good, submitting themselves to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
Worsley New Testament
chaste, keepers at home, good, submissive to their husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of.
Youngs Literal Translation
sober, pure, keepers of their own houses, good, subject to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be evil spoken of.
Themes
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Bring no reproach on
Home » Admonitions concerning abiding at
Sobriety » Who should be sober
Social duties » Brotherly love » Chastity
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Admonitions concerning abiding at home
Speech/communication » What should proceed out of your mouth
Topics
Interlinear
Agathos
Hupotasso
Idios
Blasphemeo
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Titus 2:5
Prayers for Titus 2:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Sound Instruction And Consistent Behavior
4 so that they may encourage the young women to tenderly love their husbands and their children, 5 to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored. 6 In a similar way urge the young men to be sensible and self-controlled and to behave wisely [taking life seriously].
Cross References
1 Timothy 6:1
All who are under the yoke as bond-servants (slaves) are to regard their own masters as worthy of honor and respect so that the name of God and the teaching [about Him] will not be spoken against.
Genesis 3:16
“I will greatly multiply
Your pain in childbirth;
In pain you will give birth to children;
Yet your desire and longing will be for your husband,
And he will rule [with authority] over you and be responsible for you.”
Genesis 16:8-9
And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where did you come from and where are you going?” And she said, “I am running away from my mistress Sarai.”
Genesis 18:9
Then they said to him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” And he said, “There, in the tent.”
2 Samuel 12:14
Nevertheless, because by this deed you have given [a great] opportunity to the enemies of the Lord to blaspheme [Him], the son that is born to you shall certainly die.”
Psalm 74:10
O God, how long will the adversary scoff?
Is the enemy to revile Your name forever?
Proverbs 7:11
She was boisterous and rebellious;
Proverbs 31:10-31
Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
Acts 9:36
Now in
Acts 9:39
So Peter got up [at once] and went with them. When he arrived, they brought him into the upstairs room; and all the widows stood beside him, weeping and showing [him] all the
Romans 2:24
For, “the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you,” just as it is written [in Scripture].
1 Corinthians 11:3
But I want you to understand that Christ is the head (authority over) of every man, and man is the head of woman, and God is the head of Christ.
1 Corinthians 14:34
the
Ephesians 5:22-24
Wives, be subject
Ephesians 5:33
However, each man among you [without exception] is to love his wife as his very own self [with behavior worthy of respect and esteem, always seeking the best for her with an attitude of lovingkindness], and the wife [must see to it] that she respects and delights in her husband [that she notices him and prefers him and treats him with loving concern, treasuring him, honoring him, and holding him dear].
Colossians 3:18
Wives, be
1 Timothy 2:11-12
A woman must quietly receive instruction with all submissiveness.
1 Timothy 5:10
and has a reputation for good deeds; [she is eligible] if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the saints (God’s people), if she has assisted the distressed, and has devoted herself to doing good in every way.
1 Timothy 5:13-14
Now at the same time, they also learn to be idle as they go from house to house; and not only idle, but also gossips and
1 Peter 3:1-5
In the same way, you wives, be