• Titus 2:8
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 8 λόγον word ὑγιῆ healthful ἀκατάγνωστον, not to be known down, ἵνα in order that ὁ the (one) ἐξ out of ἐναντίας contrariness ἐντραπῇ might be turned in μηδὲν nothing ἔχων having λέγειν to be saying περὶ about ἡμῶν us φαῦλον. vile (thing).

  • Titus 2:8
    The Emphasized Bible

    • 8 healthful discourse that cannot be condemned, In order that he that is of the contrary part may relent Having nothing to say concerning us that is disparaging:

  • Titus 2:8
    King James Version

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

    • 2:8

      wholesome speech that cannot be criticized: The Greek word for “wholesome” may also be translated “healthful” or “beneficial.” Granted, even perfect speech may meet with criticism. (Compare Joh 6:58-61.) But the term here rendered “cannot be criticized” conveys the idea that the wholesome speech cannot justly be criticized, or condemned. Titus’ good example in speech would reflect well on the congregation, possibly even putting opposers to shame.