Titus 2:8 kjv — Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to sa…

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“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.”

— Titus 2:8, King James Version

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“and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.”
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Titus 2 — Context

To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

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.

Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

Titus 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Titus 2:8 say?

Titus 2:8 in the King James Version reads: “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.”

Where is Titus 2:8 in the Bible?

Titus 2:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Titus, chapter 2, verse 8.

Who wrote Titus?

Titus is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.

What is the book of Titus about?

Paul writes Titus to "set in order" the churches of Crete — appoint qualified elders, silence false teachers, and call God's people to lives that adorn the gospel. The letter has one of the New Testament's clearest summaries of the gospel of grace.

What are the major themes of Titus?

Titus explores themes including Church Order, Good Works, Grace That Trains, Sound Doctrine. These themes shape the meaning and context of Titus 2:8.

What translation should I read Titus 2:8 in?

Titus 2:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Titus 2:8?

Titus 2:8 reads (KJV): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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