• Titus 2:10
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 10 μὴ not νοσφιζομένους, setting apart for selves, ἀλλὰ but πᾶσαν all πίστιν faith ἐνδεικνυμένους showing for selves within ἀγαθήν, good, ἵνα in order that τὴν the διδασκαλίαν teaching τὴν the (one) τοῦ of the σωτῆρος Savior ἡμῶν of us θεοῦ of God κοσμῶσιν they may be adorning ἐν in πᾶσιν. all (things).

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

    • 2:10

      not stealing: The Greek verb here rendered “stealing” is not the one most commonly used for “to steal.” This verb literally means “to put aside for oneself” but could also convey the meaning “to misappropriate funds for one’s own benefit” or “to embezzle.” The same word is rendered “secretly hold back” at Ac 5:2, 3 in the account about the sin of Ananias. In the Greek Septuagint, this verb is used at Jos 7:1 to describe how Achan improperly took for himself something that belonged to Jehovah. One reference work explains that in Paul’s day many slaves “were entrusted with the task of buying, and often were in charge of large amounts of money.” So they were tempted to steal from their masters. Christian slaves, who resisted such temptation, showed that they were completely trustworthy.​—See study note on Eph 4:28.

      adorn the teaching: The Greek term here rendered “adorn” was also used regarding the precious stones that adorned Herod’s temple, the appealing qualities that Christian women could cultivate, and the beauty of New Jerusalem. (Lu 21:5; 1Ti 2:9; 1Pe 3:5; Re 21:2) As Paul here indicates, it is possible for a Christian to adorn, or to show the beauty of, God’s message. A Christian slave who respected and obeyed his owner could make Bible teachings appealing. Onlookers could clearly see the difference between a Christian slave and a slave who was known to be lazy, argumentative, and likely to steal.

      our Savior, God: See study note on 1Ti 1:1.