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Berean Standard Bible

“and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.”

Titus 2:8

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Paul tells Titus to teach what accords with sound doctrine, giving instruction for older men, older women, younger women and younger men. To Titus himself he says to set an example by doing good works.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

World English Bible (WEB)

and soundness of speech that can’t be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

King James Version (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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of us.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

discourse sound, irreprehensible, that he who is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say concerning you.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Palabra sana, é irreprensible; que el adversario se avergüence, no teniendo mal ninguno que decir de vosotros.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Que tu mensaje sea sano y sin faltas. Así cualquiera que discuta con ustedes se avergonzará al no encontrar nada que criticarles.

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