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Titus 2:2–3

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That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
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From verse 2

  1. Galatians 5:23Rank 1 from verse 2
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    23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

  2. 1 Peter 4:7Rank 2 from verse 2
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    7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

  3. 1 Timothy 3:11Rank 3 from verse 2
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    11Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

  4. 1 Peter 5:8Rank 4 from verse 2
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    8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:8Rank 5 from verse 2
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    8But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

  6. 1 Timothy 3:2Rank 6 from verse 2
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    2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

  7. Job 12:12Rank 7 from verse 2
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    12With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

  8. Proverbs 16:31Rank 8 from verse 2
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    31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

  9. Titus 1:13Rank 9 from verse 2
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    13This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

  10. Romans 12:3Rank 10 from verse 2
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    3For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

  11. 1 Timothy 3:4Rank 11 from verse 2
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    4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

  12. Leviticus 19:32Rank 12 from verse 2
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    32¶ Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the Lord.

  13. Philippians 4:8Rank 13 from verse 2
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    8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

  14. Psalms 92:14Rank 14 from verse 2
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    14They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;

  15. Titus 1:8Rank 15 from verse 2
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    8But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

  16. 1 Corinthians 15:34Rank 16 from verse 2
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    34Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

  17. 1 Peter 1:13Rank 17 from verse 2
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    13Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

  18. 1 Thessalonians 5:6Rank 18 from verse 2
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    6Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober.

  19. 1 Timothy 1:5Rank 19 from verse 2
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    5Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

  20. 2 Peter 1:6Rank 20 from verse 2
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    6And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

  21. Titus 2:7Rank 21 from verse 2
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    7In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

  22. 1 Corinthians 9:25Rank 22 from verse 2
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    25And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

  23. 1 Timothy 3:8Rank 23 from verse 2
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    8Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

  24. 2 Corinthians 5:13Rank 24 from verse 2
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    13For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.

  25. Acts 24:25Rank 25 from verse 2
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    25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.

  26. Isaiah 65:20Rank 26 from verse 2
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    20There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed.

  27. Luke 8:35Rank 27 from verse 2
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    35Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

  28. Mark 5:15Rank 28 from verse 2
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    15And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

From verse 3

  1. Titus 2:4Rank 1 from verse 3
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    4That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

  2. 1 Timothy 3:11Rank 2 from verse 3
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    11Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

  3. 1 Peter 3:3–5Rank 3 from verse 3
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    3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

    4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

    5For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:

  4. 1 Timothy 2:9–10Rank 4 from verse 3
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    9In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

    10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

  5. Titus 1:7Rank 5 from verse 3
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    7For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

  6. 1 Timothy 3:8Rank 6 from verse 3
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    8Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

  7. 1 Timothy 5:5–10Rank 7 from verse 3
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    5Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

    6But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.

    7And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless.

    8But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

    9Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

    10Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

  8. Romans 16:2Rank 8 from verse 3
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    2That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

  9. Ephesians 5:3Rank 9 from verse 3
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    3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

  10. Hebrews 5:12Rank 10 from verse 3
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    12For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

  11. Revelation 2:20Rank 11 from verse 3
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    20Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

  12. 1 Timothy 5:23Rank 12 from verse 3
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    23Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.

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Titus 2:2

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sober

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Self-controlled, watchful, and sound in judgment; calm and serious rather than intoxicated, frenzied, or careless.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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grave

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Sense 1: The place of the dead or of burial; a tomb, burial place, or pit. Sense 2: To cut, carve, or engrave. Sense 3: As an adjective, serious, sober, dignified, or worthy of respect.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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temperate

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Self-controlled, restrained, disciplined, moderate, watchful, and governing desires and conduct rather than being ruled by appetite, passion, or excess.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

COMBINED MEANING

sound

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Sense 1: Sound: an audible noise, voice, report, or message. Sense 2: As an adjective, healthy, whole, firm, or free from error. Sense 3: As a verb, to make a noise, play or blow an instrument, or give a signal.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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faith

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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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charity

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Love that seeks another's good.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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Titus 2:3

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likewise

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Sense 1: In the same, similar, or corresponding manner. Sense 2: In a matching case.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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holiness

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The quality or state of being holy: purity, separation from evil, or consecration to God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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false

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Not solid or sound; deceiving expectations. Not faithful or loyal; treacherous; perfidious; deceitful.

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wine

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The produce of grapes or other fruit used as a drink.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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good

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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.

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2:1BUT speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

2:2That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

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2:3The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

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2:4That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

2:5To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

2:6Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

2:7In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

2:8Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

2:9Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

2:10Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

2:11For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

2:12Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

2:13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

2:14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

2:15These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

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