King James Version
Titus 2:10 in the King James Version says “Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.” — study this verse from Titus chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.”
Titus 2:10 · KJV
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.
Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; answering: or, gainsaying
Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, hath: or, to all men, hath appeared
Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
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“Not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“fidelity”
G4102persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ
“of God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“they may adorn”
G2885to put in proper order, i.e., decorate (literally or figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick)
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