Titus 2 - Amplified Bible(AMP)

Duties of the Older and Younger

1But as for you, teach the things which are in agreement with sound doctrine.

2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in steadfastness.

3Older women similarly are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor addicted to much wine, teaching what is right and good,

4so that they may encourage the young women to tenderly love their husbands and their children,

5to be sensible, pure, makers of a home, good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

6In a similar way urge the young men to be sensible and self-controlled and to behave wisely.

7And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine, dignified,

8sound and beyond reproach in instruction, so that the opponent will be shamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

9Urge bond-servants to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be pleasing and not talk back,

10not stealing, but proving themselves trustworthy, so that in every respect they will adorn and do credit to the teaching of God our Savior.

11For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.

12It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in this present age,

13awaiting and confidently expecting the blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,

14who gave Himself on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.

15Tell them these things. Encourage and rebuke with full authority. Let no one disregard or despise you.