Titus 2:5-8

2:5 to be self-controlled, ¹  pure, fulfilling their duties at home, ²  kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message ³  of God may not be discredited. ⁴  2:6 Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled, ⁵  2:7 showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, 2:8 and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, ⁶  because he has nothing evil to say about us.

[2:5]  ¹ tn Or “sensible.”

[2:5]  ² tn Grk “domestic,” “keeping house.”

[2:5]  ³ tn Or “word.”

[2:5]  ⁴ tn Or “slandered.”

[2:6]  ⁵ tn Or “sensible.”

[2:8]  ⁶ tn Or “put to shame.”