Titus 2:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Titus 2:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Titus 2:12 is a verse from the book of Titus in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Titus 2:12 — KJV
“Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”
— Titus 2:12 (KJV)
Titus 2:12 in Context — About the Book of Titus
Titus got the hard posting — planting elders across Crete, an island proverbial for liars and lazy gluttons. Paul's antidote is grace that trains: the same grace that saves teaches us to say no to ungodliness and live self-controlled, upright lives while waiting for the blessed hope.
Cross-References for Titus 2:12
“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:12: should, live, world
“Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:12: live, present, world
“That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:12: lusts, should, live
“And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:12: should, live, godly
“How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:12: lusts, should, godly
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