Titus 2

1 But as for you [(sg)], teach [the believers] what agrees with the correct teachings.

But as for yoʋ, teach what is consistent with sound doctrine.

2 [Specifically, tell] the older men that they should control themselves (in all situations/whatever happens), [that they should behave in such a manner] that all people will respect them, and that they should control what they say and do. And tell them that they should firmly believe in the correct teachings, that they should sincerely love others, and that they should always be steadfast.

Elderly men are to be sober-minded, dignified, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.

3 Similarly, [tell] the older women that they should behave (in a reverent manner that shows that they are devoted to God/in a manner that honors God); [specifically, they should] not (slander others/talk evil about others), and they should not (be drinking much/[habitually] drinking) [alcohol]. Tell them that they should teach [the younger women] what is good,

Elderly women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderous or enslaved to much wine, but teaching what is good,

4 in order that they may love their husbands and their children.

so that they can admonish the young women to be loving to their husbands, loving to their children,

5 Older women should teach younger women to control what they say and do and to be pure in every way, to be good workers at home and submissive to their own husbands. [The younger women should behave like this] in order that no one will speak against the message about God.

sensible, pure, homemakers, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God may not be discredited.

6 As for the younger men, similarly, urge them to control themselves [in all that they say and do].

In the same way, urge the younger men to be of sound mind.

7 You yourself must continually do what is good in order that others will see how they should behave. Teach [the believers] sincerely and seriously;

Show yoʋrself to be a model of good works in every way, and in yoʋr teaching show integrity, dignity, incorruptibility,

8 teach what is correct and what no one can [justly] criticize. [Do this] in order that [when the believers] conduct their lives [in a proper manner], anyone who opposes ([us/our message]) will be disappointed because there will be nothing bad that they can [justly] say about us.

and sound speech that is above reproach, so that any opponent may be put to shame because he has nothing bad to say about us.

9 As for slaves, [specifically, urge them] to be submissive to their masters in everything. They should please [their masters; specifically, they should not] ([contradict/refuse to obey]) [their masters].

Slaves are to be submissive to their own masters and well-pleasing in everything, not talking back,

10 They should not steal [things that belong to their masters]. Instead, they should always be completely honest/reliable and thus [show their masters that their masters can] completely trust them. They should behave like this in order that [as a result of all the slaves conducting themselves well, people] will realize that the teachings about God our Savior are very desirable.

not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in every way they may adorn the teaching of God our Savior.

11 [The believers should behave in a good manner], since God did for us what we did not deserve, [sending Jesus Christ to earth] in order that he might save all people [PRS].

For the saving grace of God has appeared to all people,

12 God teaches/tells us [PRS] how to stop doing what he dislikes, and to stop desiring the things that (ungodly people/people who habitually do things that do not please God) desire [MTY]. He wants us to control our behavior and to do what is right and to do what pleases him while we live in this present age/time. (aiōn g165)

instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly manner in the present age, (aiōn g165)

13 [Do not forget that] we are waiting expectantly for that which will make us very happy [indeed] [MTY]! We are expectantly waiting for our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, to come gloriously!

as we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

14 He is the one who [willingly] gave himself ([to die/as a sacrifice]) on our behalf to set us free from all sinful behavior! He wants (us to get rid of all our evil behavior/to make our lives pure) [MET]. He wants us, who are his very own people, to be [people who] are eager to do what is good.

He gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

15 Teach [the believers] these things! Urge [them to do them]! Correct [those who do not obey them! As you do this, you have my] full authority; so do not allow anyone to disregard you!

Declare these things; encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise yoʋ.