Likewise urge (A)the young men to be [a]sensible; in all things show yourself to be (B)an example of good deeds, with [b]purity in doctrine, dignified, sound in speech which is beyond reproach, (C)so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

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Footnotes

  1. Titus 2:6 Or sensible in all things; show
  2. Titus 2:7 Or soundness; lit uncorruptness

Likewise, encourage the younger men to be sensible. Always set an example for others by doing good actions. Teach with integrity and dignity. Use wholesome speech that cannot be condemned. Then any opponent will be ashamed because he cannot say anything bad about us.

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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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