Titus 2:8 “and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who oppose…”

Titus 2:8

and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

World English Bible

and soundness of speech that can’t be condemned, that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

American Standard Version

sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of us.

Geneva Bible 1599

And with the wholesome woorde, which can not be condemned, that hee which withstandeth, may be ashamed, hauing nothing concerning you to speake euill of.

Darby Translation

a sound word, not to be condemned; that he who is opposed may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us:

Young's Literal Translation

discourse sound, irreprehensible, that he who is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say concerning you.

Bible in Basic English

Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.

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Cross references

“Sound”

1 Timothy 6:3 Mark 12:28 Mark 12:32 Mark 12:34 Mark 12:17

1 Timothy 6:3 · BSB

If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

Mark 12:28 · BSB

Now one of the scribes had come up and heard their debate. Noticing how well Jesus had answered them, he asked Him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?”

Mark 12:32 · BSB

“Right, Teacher,” the scribe replied. “You have stated correctly that God is One and there is no other but Him,

Mark 12:34 · BSB

When Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely, He said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question Him any further.

Mark 12:17 · BSB

Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him.

“that he”

1 Peter 2:12 1 Peter 2:15 1 Peter 3:16 Nehemiah 5:9 1 Timothy 5:14

1 Peter 2:12 · BSB

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

1 Peter 2:15 · BSB

For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

1 Peter 3:16 · BSB

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

Nehemiah 5:9 · BSB

So I continued, “What you are doing is not right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to avoid the reproach of our foreign enemies?

1 Timothy 5:14 · BSB

So I advise the younger widows to marry, have children, and manage their households, denying the adversary occasion for slander.

“may”

2 Thessalonians 3:14 Isaiah 66:5 Luke 13:17

2 Thessalonians 3:14 · BSB

Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

Isaiah 66:5 · BSB

You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”

Luke 13:17 · BSB

When Jesus said this, all His adversaries were humiliated. And the whole crowd rejoiced at all the glorious things He was doing.

“having”

Philippians 2:14–16

Philippians 2:14–16 · BSB

Do everything without complaining or arguing,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,

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