Titus 3:2

2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

Titus 3:2 in Other Translations

KJV
2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.
ESV
2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.
NLT
2 They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.
MSG
2 No insults, no fights. God's people should be bighearted and courteous.
CSB
2 to slander no one, to avoid fighting, and to be kind, always showing gentleness to all people.

Titus 3:2 In-Context

1 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,
2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.
3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,
5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit,

Cross References 1

  • 1. Ephesians 4:31; 2 Timothy 2:24
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