Titus 2:8

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

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Other Translations for Titus 2:8

BSB
and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed to have nothing bad to say about us.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
with sound words, irreproachably, so that he who is an opponent may dread that he has nothing evil to say about us.
ERV
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.
NHEB
and a sound message that cannot be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.
SMT
The word sound, not to be condemned; that he from the opposite may be changed, having nothing bad to say of you.

Commentary for Titus 2:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Titus 2:8
Summary
Proper speech disarms criticism and opposition
Event
Emphasizing power of righteous speech
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching