King James Version
Titus 2:12 in the King James Version says “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present...” — study this verse from Titus chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”
Titus 2:12 · KJV
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;
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; glorious: Gr. the appearance of the glory of the great God, and of our Saviour Jesus Christ
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
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“Teaching”
G3811to train up a child, i.e., educate, or (by implication), discipline (by punishment)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“this present”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“world”
G165properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (jewish) a messianic period (present or future)
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