1. tu autem loquere quæ decet sanam doctrinam
2. senes ut sobrii sint pudici prudentes sani fide dilectione patientia
3. anus similiter in habitu sancto non criminatrices non vino multo servientes bene docentes
4. ut prudentiam doceant adulescentulas ut viros suos ament filios diligant
5. prudentes castas domus curam habentes benignas subditas suis viris ut non blasphemetur verbum Dei
6. juvenes similiter hortare ut sobrii sint
7. in omnibus te ipsum præbe exemplum bonorum operum in doctrina integritatem gravitatem
8. verbum sanum inreprehensibilem ut is qui ex adverso est vereatur nihil habens malum dicere de nobis
9. servos dominis suis subditos esse in omnibus placentes non contradicentes
10. non fraudantes, sed in omnibus fidem bonam ostendentes ut doctrinam salutaris nostri Dei ornent in omnibus
11. apparuit enim gratia Dei salutaris omnibus hominibus
12. erudiens nos ut abnegantes impietatem et sæcularia desideria sobrie et juste et pie vivamus in hoc sæculo
13. expectantes beatam spem et adventum gloriæ magni Dei et salvatoris nostri Jesu Christi
14. qui dedit semet ipsum pro nobis ut nos redimeret ab omni iniquitate et mundaret sibi populum acceptabilem sectatorem bonorum operum
15. hæc loquere et exhortare et argue cum omni imperio nemo te contemnat
Footnotes:
2:1-2 - Paul exhorts Titus to teach what is in accordance with sound doctrine, especially to older men. The wisdom and maturity of leaders should serve as an example to the younger generations (see also 1 Timothy 5:1-2 and 1 Peter 5:5).
2:3-5 - Older women should teach younger women to live with dignity, wisdom, and respect. This teaching is a way to preserve order and morality within the Church (see also Ephesians 5:22-33 and 1 Peter 3:1-6).
2:6-8 - Young people are called to conduct themselves with purity and respect. Good example of Christian conduct makes the gospel more attractive and worthy of others' following (see also 1 Timothy 4:12 and Philippians 2:15).
2:9-10 - Servants are instructed to submit to their masters, working with good will and reverence. This attitude reflects true Christian liberty, which is not for disorder but for good works (see also Ephesians 6:5-9 and 1 Peter 2:18-21).
2:11-14 - God's grace, which has brought salvation to all men, teaches us to live righteously and godly lives, looking forward to the blessed hope. Salvation in Christ requires a life transformed by divine grace (see also Ephesians 2:8-10 and Romans 6:1-14).
Verses related to Epistula ad Titum, 2:
Titus chapter 2 instructs on appropriate behavior in the Christian community. How should different groups live their faith? This practical text offers specific guidelines for the elderly, young, women, and slaves, all grounded in God's saving grace. The chapter emphasizes the importance of a consistent Christian testimony, the rejection of ungodliness, and the expectation of Christ's glorious return. Paulo also highlights the role of solid teaching in character formation. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that amplify the vital teachings of this uplifting chapter.
1 Peter 5:5: "In the same way, young people, submit yourselves to your elders. Be humble toward one another, for 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'" - This passage reflects Paul's instructions in Titus 2:1-8 about how different age groups should behave in the church.
Ephesians 5:22-24: "Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as to the Lord, for the husband is the head of the wife, just as Christ is the head of the church, which is his body, of which he is the Savior. Just as the church is subject to Christ, so women are subject to their husbands in everything." - Paul gives similar instructions to women in Titus 2:4-5, emphasizing submission in the context of marriage.
1 Timothy 4:12: "Let no one despise you because you are young, but be an example to the faithful in word, behavior, love, faith and purity." - This verse echoes Paul's instructions in Titus 2:7-8 about being an example to others.
Colossians 3:23-24: "Whatever you do, do it with all your heart, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of the inheritance from the Lord. It is Christ the Lord that you are serving." - This passage reflects Paul's teaching in Titus 2:9-10 about how servants should work as if they were serving the Lord.
1 Peter 2:11-12: "Beloved, I insist that, as strangers and pilgrims in the world, you abstain from the carnal desires that war against the soul. Live among the pagans in an exemplary way so that, even if they accuse you of doing evil, they observe the good works you do and glorify God on the day of his intervention." - Peter encourages a godly lifestyle among non-believers, similar to Paul's instructions in Titus 2:11-14.
FAQ:
How should the elderly behave according to Titus 2?
Men must be self-controlled, respectable, and firm in the faith. Women must be reverent, teaching what is good and admonishing the younger women. (Titus 2:2-5)
How important is sound doctrine for different social groups?
Paul teaches that each group should live in a manner worthy of the gospel, serving as an example so that God's Word will not be maligned. (Titus 2:1-10)
What does it mean to live "sensibly, righteously, and godly"?
It means living a balanced, upright, and devout life before God, awaiting the return of Christ. (Titus 2:12-13)
How does God's grace teach us to live?
Grace teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires, and to live holy and righteous lives. (Titus 2:11-12)
Why did Christ give himself for us according to Titus 2?
He gave himself to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify us as a people zealous for good works. (Titus 2:14)
