1 But speak thou the things which befit the sound doctrine:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- thou G4771 (σύ) — thou
- the things which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- become G4241 (πρέπω) — to tower up (be conspicuous), i.e. (by
implication) to be suitable or proper (third person singular present
indicative, often used impersonally, it is fit or…
- sound G5198 (ὑγιαίνω) — to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively,
to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
- doctrine G1319 (διδασκαλία) — instruction (the function or the information)
2 that aged men be temperate, grave, sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, in patience:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the aged men G4246 (πρεσβύτης) — an old man
- be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- sober G3524 (νηφάλεος) — sober, i.e. (figuratively) circumspect
- grave G4586 (σεμνός) — venerable, i.e. honorable
- temperate G4998 (σώφρων) — safe (sound) in mind, i.e.
self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
- sound G5198 (ὑγιαίνω) — to have sound health, i.e. be well (in body); figuratively,
to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine)
- in faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- in charity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in charity G26 (ἀγάπη) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a
love-feast
- in patience G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
3 that aged women likewise be reverent in demeanor, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The aged women G4247 (πρεσβῦτις) — an old woman
- likewise G5615 (ὡσαύτως) — as thus, i.e. in the same way
- that G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- behaviour G2688 (κατάστημα) — properly, a position or condition, i.e. (subjectively)
demeanor
- as becometh holiness G2412 (ἱεροπρεπής) — reverent
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- false accusers G1228 (διάβολος) — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare )
- given G1402 (δουλόω) — to enslave (literally or figuratively)
- to much G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any
respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely;
neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
- wine G3631 (οἶνος) — "wine" (literally
or figuratively)
- teachers of good things G2567 (καλοδιδάσκαλος) — a teacher of the right
4 that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- That G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- they may teach G4994 (σωφρονίζω) — to make of sound mind, i.e. (figuratively) to discipline or
correct
- the young women G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively,
regenerate
- to be sober G4994 (σωφρονίζω) — to make of sound mind, i.e. (figuratively) to discipline or
correct
- to love their husbands G5362 (φίλανδρος) — fond of man, i.e. affectionate as a wife
- to love their children G5388 (φιλότεκνος) — fond of one's children, i.e. maternal
5 to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- discreet G4998 (σώφρων) — safe (sound) in mind, i.e.
self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
- chaste G53 (ἁγνός) — properly, clean, i.e. (figuratively) innocent,
modest, perfect
- keepers at home G3626 (οἰκουρός) — a stayer at home, i.e.
domestically inclined (a "good housekeeper")
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- obedient G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
- to their own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- husbands G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual
male)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- be G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- blasphemed G987 (βλασφημέω) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously
6 the younger men likewise exhort to be sober-minded:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Young men G3501 (νέος) — "new", i.e. (of persons) youthful, or (of things) fresh; figuratively,
regenerate
- likewise G5615 (ὡσαύτως) — as thus, i.e. in the same way
- exhort G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- to be sober minded G4993 (σωφρονέω) — to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively)
moderate
7 in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- shewing G3930 (παρέχω) — to hold near, i.e. present, afford, exhibit,
furnish occasion
- thyself G4572 (σεαυτοῦ) — of (with, to) thyself
- a pattern G5179 (τύπος) — a die (as struck), i.e. (by implication) a stamp or scar;
by analogy, a shape, i.e. a statue, (figuratively) style or
resemblance; specially, a sampler ("type…
- of good G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- doctrine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- doctrine G1319 (διδασκαλία) — instruction (the function or the information)
- uncorruptness G90 (ἀδιαφθορία) — incorruptibleness, i.e. (figuratively) purity (of
doctrine)
- gravity G4587 (σεμνότης) — venerableness, i.e. probity
- sincerity G861 (ἀφθαρσία) — incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence;
(figuratively) genuineness
8 sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Sound G5199 (ὑγιής) — healthy, i.e. well (in body); figuratively, true
(in doctrine)
- speech G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a
topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or
motive; by extension, a computa…
- that cannot be condemned G176 (ἀκατάγνωστος) — unblamable
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- he that is G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the contrary part G1727 (ἐναντίος) — opposite; figuratively, antagonistic
- may be ashamed G1788 (ἐντρέπω) — to invert, i.e. (figuratively and
reflexively) in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to
confound
- having G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- no G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- evil thing G5337 (φαῦλος) — "foul" or "flawy", i.e. (figuratively)
wicked
- to say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- of G4012 (περί) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around;
figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place,
cause or time (with the genitive case denotin…
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
9 Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters, and to be well-pleasing to them in all things; not gainsaying;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- obedient G5293 (ὑποτάσσω) — to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
- unto their own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by
implication, private or separate
- masters G1203 (δεσπότης) — an absolute ruler
("despot")
- to please G2101 (εὐάρεστος) — fully agreeable
- well G2101 (εὐάρεστος) — fully agreeable
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- answering again G483 (ἀντιλέγω) — to dispute, refuse
10 not purloining, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- purloining G3557 (νοσφίζομαι) — to sequestrate for
oneself, i.e. embezzle
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- shewing G1731 (ἐνδείκνυμι) — to indicate (by word or act)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
- fidelity G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious
truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially
reliance upon Christ for salva…
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- they may adorn G2885 (κοσμέω) — to put in proper order, i.e. decorate (literally or
figuratively); specially, to snuff (a wick)
- the doctrine G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the doctrine G1319 (διδασκαλία) — instruction (the function or the information)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Saviour G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Saviour G4990 (σωτήρ) — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- all things G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
11 For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- the grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- that bringeth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- salvation G4992 (σωτήριον) — defender or
(by implication) defence
- hath appeared G2014 (ἐπιφαίνω) — to shine upon, i.e. become (literally) visible or
(figuratively) known
- to all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- men G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
12 instructing us, to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly and righteously and godly in this present world;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Teaching G3811 (παιδεύω) — to train up a child, i.e. educate, or (by implication),
discipline (by punishment)
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- denying G720 (ἀρνέομαι) — to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate
- ungodliness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- ungodliness G763 (ἀσέβεια) — impiety, i.e. (by implication)
wickedness
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- worldly G2886 (κοσμικός) — terrene ("cosmic"), literally
(mundane) or figuratively (corrupt)
- lusts G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
- we should live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- soberly G4996 (σωφρόνως) — with sound mind, i.e. moderately
- righteously G1346 (δικαίως) — equitably
- godly G2153 (εὐσεβῶς) — piously
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- this G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- present G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- world G165 (αἰών) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also
past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic
period (present or future)
13 looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Looking for G4327 (προσδέχομαι) — to admit (to intercourse, hospitality, credence,
or (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await (with
confidence or patience)
- that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- blessed G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely
blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
- hope G1680 (ἐλπίς) — expectation (abstractly or concretely) or confidence
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- the glorious G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the glorious G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- appearing G2015 (ἐπιφάνεια) — a manifestation, i.e. (specially) the advent of Christ
(past or future)
- of the great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or
figuratively, in a very wide application)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Saviour G4990 (σωτήρ) — a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
14 who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own possession, zealous of good works.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- gave G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application,
properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly
modified by the connection)
- himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- for G5228 (ὑπέρ) — "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place,
above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding;
with the accusative case superior to, m…
- us G1473 (ἐγώ)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- he might redeem G3084 (λυτρόω) — to ransom (literally or figuratively)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- iniquity G458 (ἀνομία) — illegality, i.e. violation of law or (genitive case)
wickedness
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- purify G2511 (καθαρίζω) — to cleanse (literally or figuratively)
- unto himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- a peculiar G4041 (περιούσιος) — being beyond usual, i.e. special (one's own)
- people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from
, which denotes one's own populace)
- zealous G2207 (ζηλωτής) — a "zealot"
- of good G2570 (καλός) — properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively)
good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance
or use, and thus distinguished from , w…
- works G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or
occupation); by implication, an act
15 These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- These things G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter
words
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- exhort G3870 (παρακαλέω) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration,
hortation or consolation)
- rebuke G1651 (ἐλέγχω) — to confute, admonish
- with G3326 (μετά) — properly, denoting
accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according
to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with
wh…
- all G3956 (πᾶς) — all,
any, every, the whole
- authority G2003 (ἐπιταγή) — an injunction or decree; by implication,
authoritativeness
- Let G4065 (περιφρονέω) — to think beyond, i.e. depreciate
(contemn)
- no man G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
- despise G4065 (περιφρονέω) — to think beyond, i.e. depreciate
(contemn)
- thee G4771 (σύ) — thou