• Titus 2:5
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 5 σώφρονας, sound in mind, ἁγνάς, chaste, οἰκουργούς, workers at home, ἀγαθάς, good, ὑποτασσομένας subjecting themselves τοῖς to the ἰδίοις own ἀνδράσιν, male persons, ἵνα in order that μὴ not ὁ the λόγος word τοῦ of the θεοῦ God βλασφημῆται. may be blasphemed.

  • Titus Study Notes—Chapter 2
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 2:5

      working at home: Or “caring for their homes.” In Paul’s day, women commonly cared for domestic duties, although there were exceptions. The apostle, however, is not suggesting that women confine their activities to the home; such an idea would not be in harmony with the Scriptures. (Pr 31:10-31; Ac 18:2, 3) By using this expression, Paul shows that caring for the household was an important, necessary duty. Christian women who neglected their families would reflect negatively on the congregation and its message. Paul may also have used “working at home” as a contrast to the worthless pursuits that took up the time of some women. (1Ti 5:13, 14) Jehovah gave both men and women important responsibilities in caring for their household.​—1Ti 5:8 and study notes.

      subjecting themselves to their own husbands: See study note on Col 3:18.

      so that the word of God may not be spoken of abusively: Paul had just shown how Christian women could conduct themselves honorably in their daily lives. Now he explains why. If Christian women set a poor example, non-Christian observers would criticize “the word,” or message, of God. They would claim that the Christian message fails to produce good qualities in people. On the other hand, women who conducted themselves honorably would reflect favorably on God and on his message, perhaps even moving some to become Christians.​—1Pe 2:12; see study note on Col 3:8.