Parallel Bible results for "Titus 2:7-8"

Titus 2:7-8

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7 But mostly, show them all this by doing it yourself, incorruptible in your teaching,
7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness
8 your words solid and sane. Then anyone who is dead set against us, when he finds nothing weird or misguided, might eventually come around.
8 and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
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