Titus 1:8 BSB — MannaFest

Original language & word study

7 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
ἀλλὰ	alla	but	G235 →
φιλόξενον,	philoxenon	hospitable,	G5382 →
φιλάγαθον,	philagathon	a lover of good,	G5358 →
σώφρονα,	sōphrona	self-controlled,	G4998 →
δίκαιον,	dikaion	upright,	G1342 →
ὅσιον,	hosion	holy,	G3741 →
ἐγκρατῆ,	egkratē	[and] disciplined,	G1468 →

Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

G4998sophronaself-controlled,4×

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Through
Titus 2:7
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
leads to
- 1 Peter 5:3
  not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- 1 Timothy 4:12
  Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2
  Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to…
Through
1 Timothy 3:2
An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
leads to
- Titus 1:6–9
  An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.
- 2 Timothy 2:24
  And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
- Romans 12:13
  Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Through
1 Samuel 18:1
After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself.
leads to
- Proverbs 18:24
  A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
- 1 Samuel 20:17
  And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.

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Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.1 Timothy 3:2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,Galatians 5:23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.Hebrews 13:2Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.Romans 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.Titus 2:7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,1 Peter 4:9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.Titus 2:2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.2 Peter 1:6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;1 Kings 5:7When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”2 Kings 4:9Then the woman said to her husband, “Behold, now I know that the one who often comes our way is a holy man of God.1 Samuel 18:1After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself.2 Corinthians 6:4–8Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.1 Kings 5:1Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.Psalms 16:3As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.1 John 5:1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.

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