Titus 2:1
What is written? (ESV)
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.
What does it say?
But you should teach that which agrees with sound doctrine.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is writing to a young preacher, Titus. He provides instructions regarding many of the other roles in the congregation including pastors/elders in chapter one. He continues to give instruction regarding behavior to certain segments/groups within the church: older men (2:2), older women (2:3), younger women (2:4), younger men (2:6) and finally slaves (2:9). With all of these, their behavior is to be exhibited as would “accord with sound doctrine” (1:9, 2:1, 2:10).
How Titus 2:1 is applied across Bible answers
What are the qualifications for a preacher?
Titus, a young preacher, was to teach only what agreed with "sound doctrine".
