Titus 2:9

"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."

Key Reflection

This verse emphasizes the importance of speaking truthfully and wisely, ensuring that even those who oppose you are left without valid criticisms. Such sound speech not only strengthens your own position but also brings shame to your opponents by exposing their inability to argue against your words effectively.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 9. Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters. See this explained See Barnes "Eph 6:5, seq., See Barnes "1 Ti 6:1-4". And to please them well in all things. That is, so far as they lawfully may, or in those things which are not contrary to the will of God. Comp. Eph 6:6. It should be an object with one who is a servant, to meet the approbation of his master, as long as this relation continues. This rule would not, however, go to the extent to require him to please his master in doing anything that is contrary to the law of God, or that is morally wrong. Not answering again. Marg., gainsaying. Not contradicting, or not disobeying.

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