What does Titus 2:9 mean?

Titus 2:9 highlights themes such as obedience, servanthood, submission when read in context.

How should I apply Titus 2:9 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

7In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

8Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

9Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

10Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

11For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

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Colossians 3:22
Both verses instruct servants to obey their earthly masters sincerely.
Ephesians 6:5
This verse reinforces the call for obedience in the context of servitude.
1 Peter 2:18
This verse also addresses the behavior of servants towards their masters.