Titus 2:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Titus 2:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Titus 2:2 is a verse from the book of Titus in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. sober: or, vigilant" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Titus 2:2 — KJV
“That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. sober: or, vigilant”
— Titus 2:2 (KJV)
Titus 2:2 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 2:2
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:2: men, sound, charity
“Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:2: men, faith, charity
“Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:2: sober, grave, faith
“But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, fully...: or, been a diligent follower of”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:2: faith, charity, patience
“I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:2: faith, charity, patience
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