Bible Strands
Titus 2:9
Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses Titus, instructing him to teach slaves how to conduct themselves within the household structure outlined in Titus 2.
The words — ὑποτάσσεσθαι (hupotassesthai) means "are to be subject," while εὐαρέστους (euarestous) translates literally to "well-pleasing."
The thread — This instruction parallels commands to slaves in 1 Peter 2:18, 1 Timothy 6:1, and Ephesians 6:5.
Why it lands — The text demands that slaves obey their masters completely, avoid argument, and refrain from theft so that Christian conduct does not discredit the gospel message.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
Cross-references
- 1 Peter 2:18 Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.
- 1 Timothy 6:1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.
- Ephesians 6:5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
- Colossians 3:22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
- Ephesians 5:24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.