Titus 2:7-15

New International Version

⁷ In everything set them an example^(A) by doing what is good.^(B) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness ⁸ 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.^(C)

⁹ Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything,^(D) to try to please them, not to talk back to them, ¹⁰ and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior^(E) attractive.^(F)

¹¹ For the grace^(G) of God has appeared^(H) that offers salvation to all people.^{(I) 12} It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,^(J) and to live self-controlled,^(K) upright and godly lives^(L) in this present age, ¹³ while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing^(M) of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,^{(N) 14} who gave himself for us^(O) to redeem us from all wickedness^(P) and to purify^(Q) for himself a people that are his very own,^(R) eager to do what is good.^(S)

¹⁵ These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.