Titus 2:10
“Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Servants are not to pilfer but to show complete trustworthiness, so that in everything they adorn the teaching about God our Saviour.
What Does Titus 2:10 Mean?
Paul continues his word to servants: they must not pilfer or steal from their masters but show themselves entirely trustworthy. Then he gives a beautiful reason. By such faithfulness they adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour, making the gospel attractive in every part of life.
The image is memorable. Honest, dependable conduct is like jewelry that beautifies the teaching of God, displaying its worth before others. Even a servant in the humblest role can make the gospel shine. For the reader, this is a high and hopeful calling. No station is too small to commend Christ. Wherever we are entrusted with responsibility, our integrity and faithfulness put the beauty of the gospel on display, so that others might see in our reliable lives something of the God who saves.
In the Original Language
kosmeo (κοσμέω), "adorn" — to arrange or decorate, as one adorns with ornaments; the root of cosmetic.