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Titus 2:8 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Titus 2:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Titus chapter 2 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Titus 2:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Titus 2:8
Sound speech, that cannot be condemned—λόγον ὑγιῆ ἀκατάγνωστον (logon hygiē akatagnōston, healthy speech beyond reproach). ὑγιής (hygiēs, healthy) recalls medical metaphor; ἀκατάγνωστος (akatagnōstos, irreproachable/not able to be condemned) means critics find no legitimate fault. This requires both truthfulness (content) and winsomeness (manner). Proverbs 15:1-2 warns that even truth spoken foolishly provokes opposition.That he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed (ἵνα ὁ ἐξ ἐναντίας ἐντραπῇ, hina ho ex enantias entrapē)—the goal: ἐντρέπω (entrepō, to shame/to turn around in shame). ὁ ἐ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Titus 2:8
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“so in that of which they speak against you as evil-doers”
“that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:”
“and doesn't consent to sound words”
“while you are spoken against as evildoers”
“note that man”
“The thing that you do is not good: ought you not to walk in the fear of our God”
“you who tremble at his word: Your brothers who hate you”
“bear children”
“Truly, teacher, you have said well that he is one, and there is none other but he,,And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:,,,,,,,,”