Titus 2:9

9 Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them,

Titus 2:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
ESV
9 Slaves are to be submissive to their own masters in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
NLT
9 Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back
MSG
9 Guide slaves into being loyal workers, a bonus to their masters - no back talk,
CSB
9 Slaves are to be submissive to their masters in everything, and to be well-pleasing, not talking back

Titus 2:9 In-Context

7 In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness
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.
9 Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them,
10 and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive.
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Ephesians 6:5
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