Titus 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Titus 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Titus 2:8 is a verse from the book of Titus in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Titus 2:8 — KJV
“Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.”
— Titus 2:8 (KJV)
Titus 2:8 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 2:8
“Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:8: may, ashamed, having
“Say unto them, Whosoever he be of all your seed among your generations, that goeth unto the holy things, which the children of Israel hallow unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from my presence: I am the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:8: having, thing, say
“Either a bullock or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted. lamb: or, kid”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:8: part, may, thing
“And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:8: part, thing, say
“And give occasions of speech against her, and bring up an evil name upon her, and say, I took this woman, and when I came to her, I found her not a maid:”
Shares key themes with Titus 2:8: speech, evil, say
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