Parallel TIT 2:0

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B I ◄ ↨ Tit 2:0 ↓ → ► ═ ©

(All still tentative.)

UTN uW Translation Notes:

Titus 2 General Notes

Paul continues giving Titus reasons to preach God’s word, and explains how the older men, older women, young men, and slaves or servants should live as believers.

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

Gender roles

Scholars are divided over how to understand this passage in its historical and cultural context. Some scholars believe men and women are completely equal in all things. Other scholars believe God created men and women to serve in distinctly different roles in marriage and the church. Translators should be careful not to let their understanding of this issue affect how they translate this passage.

Slavery

Paul does not write in this chapter about whether slavery is good or bad; Paul teaches slaves to faithfully serve their masters. He teaches all believers to be godly and live rightly in every situation.