Titus 2:12

Titus 2:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
• New International Version (NIV)It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
• English Standard Version (ESV)training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
• New King James Version (NKJV)teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,

Context of Titus 2:12

10not stealing [things, regardless of value], but proving themselves trustworthy, so that in every respect they will adorn and do credit to the teaching of God our Savior. 11For the [remarkable, undeserved] grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to reject ungodliness and worldly (immoral) desires, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives [with a purpose that reflect spiritual maturity] in this present age, 13awaiting and confidently expecting the [fulfillment of our] blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, 14who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.

Titus 2:12 word by word

παιδεύουσα ἡμᾶς ἵνα ἀρνησάμενοι τὴν ἀσέβειαν καὶ τὰς κοσμικὰς ἐπιθυμίας σωφρόνως καὶ δικαίως καὶ εὐσεβῶς ζήσωμεν ἐν τῷ νῦν αἰῶνιRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·καίkai · andG2532
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Teachingπαιδεύωpaideuō · to instructG3811
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• denyingἀρνέομαιarneomai · to denyG720
• ungodlinessἀσέβειαasebeia · ungodlinessnessG763
• worldlyκοσμικόςkosmikos · earthlyG2886
• lustsἐπιθυμίαepithumia · desireG1939
• we should liveζάωzaō · to liveG2198
• soberlyσωφρόνωςsōphronōs · in self-controlG4996
• righteouslyδικαίωςdikaiōs · rightlyG1346
• godlyεὐσεβῶςeusebōs · piouslyG2153
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• presentνῦνnun · nowG3568
• worldαἰώνaiōn · an age: ageG165

Commentaries on Titus 2:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12Teaching us, that, denying, etc. - · Instructing us as children are instructed. Christ is the great teacher; and men, in order to learn, must become his disciples - must put themselves under his tuition, and learn of him. Denying ungodliness - · All things contrary to God; whatever would lead us to doubt his being, deny any of his essential attributes; his providence or government of the world, and his influence on the souls of men. Every thing, also…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12Teaching us - That is, the “grace of God” so teaches us; or that system of religion which is a manifestation of the grace of God, inculcates the great and important duties which Paul proceeds to state. That denying ungodliness and worldly lusts - “That by denying ourselves of these, or refusing to practice them, we should lead a holy life.” The word ungodliness here means all that would be included under the word impiety; that is, all failure in the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-15Verses 11-15 The doctrine of grace and salvation by the gospel, is for all ranks and conditions of men. It teaches to forsake sin; to have no more to do with it. An earthly, sensual conversation suits not a heavenly calling. It teaches to make conscience of that which is good. We must look to God in Christ, as the object of our hope and worship. A gospel conversation must be a godly conversation. See our duty in a very few words; denying ungodliness and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12It instructs us: The emphasis of this instruction falls on the positive virtues: wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God. In Greco-Roman writings, these three virtues represent virtuous behavior in general. These virtues counter the Cretan vices (immoral behaviors or qualities) listed in 1:12 and are transformed into thoroughly Christian qualities (see 2:13). Paul encourages the Cretans to embody these virtues, in order to clearly show their fellow…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. Teaching--Greek, "disciplining us." Grace exercises discipline, and is imparted in connection with disciplining chastisements (1Co 11:32; He 12:6, 7). The education which the Christian receives from "the grace" of God is a discipline often trying to flesh and blood: just as children need disciplining. The discipline which it exercises teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world…Read the comment

Topics related to Titus 2:12

• Commandments
• Holiness
• Lust
• Righteous
• Righteousness
• Self-Denial
• Sobriety
• Temperance
• Worldliness

In the dictionaries

• Adorn
• Deny
• Doctrine
• Exhort
• Purify
• Redeem
• Uncorruptness
• Works, Good
• Worldly
• Chastening; Chastisement

Commentaries on Titus 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings