In the same way, encourage the young men(A) to be self-controlled in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity[a] in your teaching. Your message is to be sound beyond reproach,(B) so that any opponent will be ashamed, because he doesn’t have anything bad to say about us.

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  1. 2:7 Other mss add and incorruptibility

Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,[a] showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss,[b] because he has nothing evil to say about us.

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  1. Titus 2:6 tn Or “sensible.”
  2. Titus 2:8 tn Or “put to shame.”

Similarly, encourage the young men(A) to be self-controlled.(B) In everything set them an example(C) by doing what is good.(D) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.(E)

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