Titus 2:9
Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
Titus 2:9 in other translations
| BSB | Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, |
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| WEB | Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters and to be well-pleasing in all things, not contradicting, |
| ASV | Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters, and to be well-pleasing to them in all things; not gainsaying; |
| YLT | Servants--to their own masters are to be subject, in all things to be well-pleasing, not gainsaying, |
| DARBY | bondmen to be subject to their own masters, to make themselves acceptable in everything; not gainsaying; |
| BBE | Servants are to be under the authority of their masters, pleasing them in all things, without argument; |
| Webster | Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; |
What does Titus 2:9 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
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. They were to do what the master required, if it did not interfere with the rights of conscience, without attempting to argue the matter--without disputing with the master--and without advancing their own opinions. Where this relation exists, no one can doubt that this is a proper frame of mind for a servant. It may be observed, however, that all that is here said would be equally appropriate, whether the servitude was voluntary or involuntary. A man who becomes voluntarily a servant, binds himself to obey his master cheerfully and quietly, without gainsaying, and without attempting to reason the matter with him, or propounding his own opinions, even though they may be much wiser than those of his employer, he makes a contract to obey his master, not to reason with him, or to instruct him.
(c) "servants" Eph 6:5 (2) "answering again" "gainsaying"
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Titus 2:9-10
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
Titus 2:9 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Titus 2:9
- 1 Peter 2:18-25
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: …
- 1 Timothy 6:1-2
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
- Ephesians 6:5-8
Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
- Colossians 3:22-25
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
- Ephesians 5:24
Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Eph 6:5-8; Col 3:22-25; 1Ti 6:1,2; 1Pe 2:18-25
to please.
Eph 5:24
answering again. or, gainsaying.
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Context
- Titus 2:8
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 2:9
Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
- Titus 2:10
Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
Titus 2:9 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Exhorta á los siervos á que sean sujetos á sus señores, que agraden en todo, no respondones; |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Exhorte les esclaves à être soumis à leurs propres maîtres, à leur complaire en toutes choses, n’étant pas contredisants; |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Die Knechte ermahne, ihren eigenen Herren unterwürfig zu sein, in allem sich wohlgefällig zu machen, nicht widersprechend, |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Servos dominis suis subditos esse, in omnibus placentes, non contradicentes, |