From 481d276a3ef986dc6652a0dc88c456c3118dfaec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Larry Sallee Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:53:13 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Rut and Tit to match ULT. (#23) --- rut/01/01.md | 2 +- rut/01/02.md | 3 --- rut/01/03.md | 4 ++-- rut/01/04.md | 3 --- rut/01/05.md | 4 ++-- rut/01/08.md | 4 ++-- rut/01/09.md | 4 ++-- rut/01/13.md | 2 +- rut/01/16.md | 2 +- rut/01/17.md | 4 ++-- rut/02/01.md | 4 ++-- rut/02/03.md | 3 --- rut/02/05.md | 2 +- rut/02/08.md | 2 +- rut/02/09.md | 3 --- rut/02/10.md | 2 +- rut/02/11.md | 2 +- rut/02/12.md | 4 ++-- rut/02/15.md | 2 +- rut/02/16.md | 4 ++-- rut/02/19.md | 2 +- rut/02/20.md | 10 +--------- rut/03/03.md | 2 +- rut/03/05.md | 2 +- rut/03/09.md | 2 +- rut/03/10.md | 2 +- rut/03/12.md | 2 +- rut/03/13.md | 2 +- rut/03/14.md | 2 +- rut/04/01.md | 2 +- rut/04/03.md | 4 ++-- rut/04/04.md | 6 +++--- rut/04/05.md | 2 +- rut/04/06.md | 6 +++--- rut/04/08.md | 2 +- rut/04/09.md | 4 ++-- rut/04/10.md | 4 ++-- rut/04/12.md | 2 +- rut/04/15.md | 2 +- rut/04/16.md | 2 +- rut/04/17.md | 2 +- tit/01/03.md | 4 ++-- tit/01/06.md | 2 +- tit/01/07.md | 2 +- tit/01/08.md | 2 +- tit/01/09.md | 2 +- tit/01/11.md | 2 +- tit/01/13.md | 2 +- tit/02/02.md | 2 +- tit/02/03.md | 2 +- tit/02/04.md | 2 +- tit/02/09.md | 2 +- tit/02/12.md | 2 +- tit/02/13.md | 2 +- tit/02/14.md | 2 +- tit/03/03.md | 2 +- tit/03/10.md | 2 +- tit/03/14.md | 2 +- 58 files changed, 70 insertions(+), 90 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 rut/01/02.md delete mode 100644 rut/01/04.md delete mode 100644 rut/02/03.md delete mode 100644 rut/02/09.md diff --git a/rut/01/01.md b/rut/01/01.md index f710af1f8..a043ccec1 100644 --- a/rut/01/01.md +++ b/rut/01/01.md @@ -4,4 +4,4 @@ It occurred in the days when the judges ruled. # Why did Elimelech move to Moab with his family? -He moved because there was a famine in Judah. \ No newline at end of file +He moved because there was a famine in the land of Judah. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/01/02.md b/rut/01/02.md deleted file mode 100644 index 9d6b1ef52..000000000 --- a/rut/01/02.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# Why did Elimelech move to Moab with his family? - -He moved because there was a famine in Judah. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/01/03.md b/rut/01/03.md index e9572907c..cde751b5a 100644 --- a/rut/01/03.md +++ b/rut/01/03.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What happened to Naomi's family in Moab? +# What happened to Elimelek in Moab? -Her husband and two sons died, leaving behind two daughters-in-law. \ No newline at end of file +He died, leaving Naomi a widow. diff --git a/rut/01/04.md b/rut/01/04.md deleted file mode 100644 index e9572907c..000000000 --- a/rut/01/04.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What happened to Naomi's family in Moab? - -Her husband and two sons died, leaving behind two daughters-in-law. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/01/05.md b/rut/01/05.md index e9572907c..be95ae368 100644 --- a/rut/01/05.md +++ b/rut/01/05.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What happened to Naomi's family in Moab? +# What happened to Naomi's sons in Moab? -Her husband and two sons died, leaving behind two daughters-in-law. \ No newline at end of file +They died, leaving behind two daughters-in-law for Naomi. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/01/08.md b/rut/01/08.md index 8f399dd67..d0b2b0040 100644 --- a/rut/01/08.md +++ b/rut/01/08.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What did Naomi want her two daughters-in-law to do? +# Where did Naomi want her two daughters-in-law to go? -She wanted them to return to their mothers' houses and find other husbands. \ No newline at end of file +She wanted them to return to their mothers' houses. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/01/09.md b/rut/01/09.md index f21cd840e..b67f7d594 100644 --- a/rut/01/09.md +++ b/rut/01/09.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Want did Naomi want her two daughters-in-law to do? +# Want did Naomi want her two daughters-in-law to find? -She wanted them to return to their mothers' houses and find other husbands. \ No newline at end of file +She wanted them to find other husbands. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/01/13.md b/rut/01/13.md index 93a94dc4c..283f3ee35 100644 --- a/rut/01/13.md +++ b/rut/01/13.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Who did Naomi believe was the source of her trouble? -She believed that Yahweh was the source of her trouble. \ No newline at end of file +She believed that Yahweh was against her. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/01/16.md b/rut/01/16.md index ced4ee1c8..99c57fb26 100644 --- a/rut/01/16.md +++ b/rut/01/16.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # When Ruth stayed with Naomi, what promise did Ruth make to Naomi? -She said, "Where you go, I will go; and where you stay, I will stay; your people shall be my people, and your God shall be my God; where you die, I will die." \ No newline at end of file +She said, "Where you go, I will go; and where you stay, I will stay; your people shall be my people, and your God shall be my God." \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/01/17.md b/rut/01/17.md index ced4ee1c8..ac9287ba1 100644 --- a/rut/01/17.md +++ b/rut/01/17.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# When Ruth stayed with Naomi, what promise did Ruth make to Naomi? +# How long did Ruth say she would remain with Naomi? -She said, "Where you go, I will go; and where you stay, I will stay; your people shall be my people, and your God shall be my God; where you die, I will die." \ No newline at end of file +She said she would remain with Naomi until they died. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/01.md b/rut/02/01.md index 0f4d58aee..57b9a3cfc 100644 --- a/rut/02/01.md +++ b/rut/02/01.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What was the relationship between Naomi's dead husband and Boaz? +# What was the relationship between Boaz and Naomi's dead husband? -They were kinsmen. \ No newline at end of file +Boaz was a relative of Naomi's husband. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/03.md b/rut/02/03.md deleted file mode 100644 index 0f4d58aee..000000000 --- a/rut/02/03.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What was the relationship between Naomi's dead husband and Boaz? - -They were kinsmen. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/05.md b/rut/02/05.md index b8c921f75..5a6a584ff 100644 --- a/rut/02/05.md +++ b/rut/02/05.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What did Boaz want to know about Ruth? -He wanted to know to what man she belonged. \ No newline at end of file +He wanted to know to whom she belonged. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/08.md b/rut/02/08.md index e45cf9252..1c191647d 100644 --- a/rut/02/08.md +++ b/rut/02/08.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What instructions did Boaz give Ruth concerning her gleaning? -He said, "Stay and work in my field with my women workers." \ No newline at end of file +He told Ruth not to leave his field, but to stay and work in his field with his female workers. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/09.md b/rut/02/09.md deleted file mode 100644 index e45cf9252..000000000 --- a/rut/02/09.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,3 +0,0 @@ -# What instructions did Boaz give Ruth concerning her gleaning? - -He said, "Stay and work in my field with my women workers." \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/10.md b/rut/02/10.md index c9e3126e5..5fcf16292 100644 --- a/rut/02/10.md +++ b/rut/02/10.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # After receiving the favorable instructions, what question did Ruth ask Boaz? -She asked, "Why have I found favor in your sight?" \ No newline at end of file +She asked Boaz why she had found favor in his sight. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/11.md b/rut/02/11.md index 2712067ba..2a6acb00e 100644 --- a/rut/02/11.md +++ b/rut/02/11.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What good deed of Ruth had Boaz heard about? +# What good report had Boaz heard about Ruth? He had heard that Ruth had left her home to follow Naomi. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/12.md b/rut/02/12.md index b99cc09c6..9b5084896 100644 --- a/rut/02/12.md +++ b/rut/02/12.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Under whose wings did Boaz say Ruth had found protection? +# Under whose wings did Boaz say Ruth had found refuge? -Ruth had found protection under Yahweh's wings. \ No newline at end of file +Ruth had found refuge under Yahweh's wings. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/15.md b/rut/02/15.md index 369c3c938..f6ed92680 100644 --- a/rut/02/15.md +++ b/rut/02/15.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What additional favor did Boaz show to Ruth when they returned to work after mealtime? -He allowed Ruth to glean among the sheaves, and commanded the reapers to pull out sheaves for her from the bundles. \ No newline at end of file +He allowed Ruth to glean among the sheaves. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/16.md b/rut/02/16.md index 369c3c938..ae95b3f3c 100644 --- a/rut/02/16.md +++ b/rut/02/16.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What additional favor did Boaz show to Ruth when they returned to work after mealtime? +# What did Boaz tell his workers to do for Ruth? -He allowed Ruth to glean among the sheaves, and commanded the reapers to pull out sheaves for her from the bundles. \ No newline at end of file +He commanded the reapers to pull out grain for Ruth from the bundles. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/19.md b/rut/02/19.md index 53fa00b89..dbc9e4511 100644 --- a/rut/02/19.md +++ b/rut/02/19.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # When Naomi saw the large amount of grain that Ruth brought back, what question did she ask Ruth? -She asked, "Where have you gleaned today?" \ No newline at end of file +She asked where Ruth had gleaned that day. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/02/20.md b/rut/02/20.md index e7539c084..145c3a78e 100644 --- a/rut/02/20.md +++ b/rut/02/20.md @@ -1,11 +1,3 @@ -# What was the relationship between Naomi's dead husband and Boaz? - -They were kinsmen. - -# What did Naomi wish for Boaz when she heard that Boaz had helped Ruth? +# What blessing did Naomi wish for Boaz when she heard that Boaz had helped Ruth? She said, "May he be blessed by Yahweh" - -# To whom did Naomi attribute the good things that were now happening to her? - -She attributed them to Yahweh. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/03/03.md b/rut/03/03.md index 520ce4af3..f35edd167 100644 --- a/rut/03/03.md +++ b/rut/03/03.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What did Naomi tell Ruth to do before going down to the threshing floor? -She told her to clean up, put on perfume, and change clothes. \ No newline at end of file +She told her to wash and anoint herself, and to put her best clothes. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/03/05.md b/rut/03/05.md index f44d391d3..bfdd5ad36 100644 --- a/rut/03/05.md +++ b/rut/03/05.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What was Ruth's attitude toward Naomi's instructions? -She was ready to follow all of Naomi's instructions. \ No newline at end of file +She said she would do everything Naomi told her to do. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/03/09.md b/rut/03/09.md index 3be0265e3..91ed9162e 100644 --- a/rut/03/09.md +++ b/rut/03/09.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What was Ruth's request to Boaz? -She said, "Spread your cloak over your servant, for you are a near kinsman." \ No newline at end of file +She asked Boaz to spread his cloak over her, for he was a kinsman-redeemer." \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/03/10.md b/rut/03/10.md index 4a132c71d..3a85eb905 100644 --- a/rut/03/10.md +++ b/rut/03/10.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Why did Boaz ask a blessing from Yahweh for Ruth? -Because Ruth had pursued Boaz and not younger men. \ No newline at end of file +Boaz blessed Ruth because she had pursued Boaz rather than younger men. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/03/12.md b/rut/03/12.md index 16e0149fb..66e6ed2c4 100644 --- a/rut/03/12.md +++ b/rut/03/12.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What obstacle prevented Boaz from immediately performing the part of a kinsman for Ruth? -There was another kinsman nearer than Boaz. \ No newline at end of file +There was another kinsman-redeemer nearer than Boaz. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/03/13.md b/rut/03/13.md index 937c82417..05f204993 100644 --- a/rut/03/13.md +++ b/rut/03/13.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # How was Boaz going to determine who would act as kinsman for Ruth? -If the nearest kinsman was willing, then he would perform the part of the kinsman, but if he was not willing, then Boaz would be the kinsman. \ No newline at end of file +If the nearest kinsman-redeemer was willing to redeem Ruth, then Boaz would let him do that. But if he was not willing, then Boaz would be the kinsman-redeemer. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/03/14.md b/rut/03/14.md index 80643238a..ce1263cd5 100644 --- a/rut/03/14.md +++ b/rut/03/14.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Why did Ruth leave the threshing floor early before anyone could recognize her? -Because Boaz had said that it should not be known that she came to the threshing floor. \ No newline at end of file +Boaz did not what people to know that she had come to the threshing floor. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/04/01.md b/rut/04/01.md index 70441fea7..429554ccc 100644 --- a/rut/04/01.md +++ b/rut/04/01.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Where did Boaz go to resolve the issue of who would be the kinsman for Ruth? +# Where did Boaz go to resolve the issue of who would be the kinsman-redeemer for Ruth? He went to the gate of the city. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/04/03.md b/rut/04/03.md index 06841da4c..772bd5743 100644 --- a/rut/04/03.md +++ b/rut/04/03.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# What did Boaz first ask the other kinsman to redeem if he wished? +# What did Boaz first speak about to the other kinsman? -He asked him to redeem the parcel of land owned by Elimelech. \ No newline at end of file +He told him that Naomi was selling the parcel of land owned by Elimelech. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/04/04.md b/rut/04/04.md index bbc5a8f44..09c878d5c 100644 --- a/rut/04/04.md +++ b/rut/04/04.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ -# What did Boaz first ask the other kinsman to redeem if he wished? +# What did Boaz suggest the other kinsman do about the parcel of land? -He asked him to redeem the parcel of land owned by Elimelech. +Boaz suggested that the other kinsman could redeem it. # What was the other kinsman's answer? -He said, "I will redeem it." \ No newline at end of file +He said he would redeem it. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/04/05.md b/rut/04/05.md index 9b9693749..4ba77d457 100644 --- a/rut/04/05.md +++ b/rut/04/05.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # About what additional requirement did Boaz then tell the other kinsman? -He told him that he would also have to take Ruth in order that Elimelech's name would continue with his inheritance. \ No newline at end of file +He told him that he would also have to take Ruth in order to raise up the name of Elimelech through his inheritance. diff --git a/rut/04/06.md b/rut/04/06.md index b9be5162d..f61407501 100644 --- a/rut/04/06.md +++ b/rut/04/06.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ -# After this, what was the other kinsman's answer? +# What was the other kinsman's answer when he learned that he would have to marry Ruth? -He said, "I cannot redeem it." +He said he could not redeem the land. # Why did the other kinsman say he could not be the redeemer? -Because it would damage his own inheritance. \ No newline at end of file +He said that it would damage his own inheritance. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/04/08.md b/rut/04/08.md index bf7d62157..ad5722a40 100644 --- a/rut/04/08.md +++ b/rut/04/08.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What did the other kinsman do to show that he agreed Boaz should be the redeemer? -He took off his shoe and gave it to Boaz. \ No newline at end of file +He took off his sandal. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/04/09.md b/rut/04/09.md index 0141c55b2..f344ccbc5 100644 --- a/rut/04/09.md +++ b/rut/04/09.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Boaz reminded the elders that they had witnessed what two agreements? +# What was the first agreement that Boaz said the elders had witnessed? -They had witnessed that Boaz had bought all that was Elimelech's, and that he had acquired Ruth as his wife. \ No newline at end of file +They had witnessed that Boaz had bought all that was Elimelech's. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/04/10.md b/rut/04/10.md index 0141c55b2..1aef5c92a 100644 --- a/rut/04/10.md +++ b/rut/04/10.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Boaz reminded the elders that they had witnessed what two agreements? +# What was the second agreement that Boaz said the elders had witnessed? -They had witnessed that Boaz had bought all that was Elimelech's, and that he had acquired Ruth as his wife. \ No newline at end of file +They had witnessed that Boaz had acquired Ruth as his wife. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/04/12.md b/rut/04/12.md index cd6cfe816..1568bb93b 100644 --- a/rut/04/12.md +++ b/rut/04/12.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What blessing did the people desire for Boaz? -They desired for him offspring through Ruth. \ No newline at end of file +They desired that Yahweh would give him offspring through Ruth, just as Tamar bore a son to Judah. diff --git a/rut/04/15.md b/rut/04/15.md index f1ed7c96e..f9306fe5c 100644 --- a/rut/04/15.md +++ b/rut/04/15.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Why did the women say that Ruth was better for Naomi than seven sons? -Because of Ruth's love for Naomi, and because Ruth had given birth to a grandson for Naomi. \ No newline at end of file +They said this because of Ruth's love for Naomi, and because Ruth had given birth to a grandson for Naomi. diff --git a/rut/04/16.md b/rut/04/16.md index 83f5e74f6..1495ccda9 100644 --- a/rut/04/16.md +++ b/rut/04/16.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What was Naomi's relationship with Ruth's son? -Naomi became his guardian. \ No newline at end of file +Naomi became his caregiver. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/rut/04/17.md b/rut/04/17.md index 4446fcba7..d6bda31de 100644 --- a/rut/04/17.md +++ b/rut/04/17.md @@ -4,4 +4,4 @@ His name was Obed. # Of whom was Obed the father and grandfather? -Obed was the father of Jesse and the grandfather of David. \ No newline at end of file +Obed was the father of Jesse and the grandfather of David. diff --git a/tit/01/03.md b/tit/01/03.md index c9ef12891..d5ed141d7 100644 --- a/tit/01/03.md +++ b/tit/01/03.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -# Who did God use to make his message evident at the right time? +# To whom did God entrust his proclamation at the right time? -God used the apostle Paul. \ No newline at end of file +God entrusted it to the apostle Paul. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/01/06.md b/tit/01/06.md index 691afa698..fd3b2ba44 100644 --- a/tit/01/06.md +++ b/tit/01/06.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What must an elder's wife and children be like? -He must be the husband of one wife, and have faithful children who are disciplined. \ No newline at end of file +He must be the husband of one wife, and have faithful children who are not accused of reckless behavior or rebellion. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/01/07.md b/tit/01/07.md index a78bf3010..b56937612 100644 --- a/tit/01/07.md +++ b/tit/01/07.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # What are some of the character traits that an elder must avoid in order to be blameless? -He must not be arrogant, or easily angered, or a drunkard, or a brawler, or greedy. +He must not be arrogant, or easily angered, or addicted to wine, or a brawler, or greedy. # What position and responsibility does an overseer have in God's household? diff --git a/tit/01/08.md b/tit/01/08.md index c87279fb2..3a03102e3 100644 --- a/tit/01/08.md +++ b/tit/01/08.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What good qualities should an elder have? -An elder should be hospitable, a friend of what is good, sensible, righteous, godly, and self-controlled. \ No newline at end of file +An elder should be hospitable, a friend of what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, and self-controlled. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/01/09.md b/tit/01/09.md index b4e81e72e..931cda37b 100644 --- a/tit/01/09.md +++ b/tit/01/09.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What must an elder's attitude be toward the message that he was taught? -He must hold tightly to it, and be able to use it to encourage and rebuke others. \ No newline at end of file +He must hold tightly to it, and thus be able to encourage and rebuke others. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/01/11.md b/tit/01/11.md index 384db9c09..4988fef96 100644 --- a/tit/01/11.md +++ b/tit/01/11.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ # What were the false teachers doing by their teaching? -They were upsetting whole families. +They were upsetting whole households. # What did the false teachers want? diff --git a/tit/01/13.md b/tit/01/13.md index e19886807..fc5c393cb 100644 --- a/tit/01/13.md +++ b/tit/01/13.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # How should an elder treat these false teachers who damage the church? -He must severely correct them so they might be sound in the faith. \ No newline at end of file +He must rebuke them severely so they might be sound in the faith. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/02/02.md b/tit/02/02.md index d1c81e265..2c4a3eb85 100644 --- a/tit/02/02.md +++ b/tit/02/02.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What are some characteristics that older men in the church should have? -They should have temperance, dignity, good sense, and soundness in faith, in love, and in perseverance. \ No newline at end of file +They should be temperate, dignified, sensible, and sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/02/03.md b/tit/02/03.md index c2c9d0485..93490acb0 100644 --- a/tit/02/03.md +++ b/tit/02/03.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What are some characteristics that older women in the church should have? -They should have reverence, not slandering; they should be sober and teach what is good. \ No newline at end of file +They should be reverent, not slander, and be sober, and teach what is good. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/02/04.md b/tit/02/04.md index b1426f5c0..b8d264f27 100644 --- a/tit/02/04.md +++ b/tit/02/04.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What should the older women teach the younger women to do? -They should teach them to love and obey their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, and be good housekeepers. \ No newline at end of file +They should teach them to love and obey their husbands, and to love their children. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/02/09.md b/tit/02/09.md index 06096cc4b..9d4948f25 100644 --- a/tit/02/09.md +++ b/tit/02/09.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # How are slaves who are believers to behave? -They are to obey their masters, not steal from them, and should show good faith. \ No newline at end of file +They are to obey their masters, be pleasing, and should not argue. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/02/12.md b/tit/02/12.md index f9aa665d5..d9cb5e97d 100644 --- a/tit/02/12.md +++ b/tit/02/12.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What does the grace of God train us to reject? -The grace of God trains us to reject ungodliness and worldly passions. \ No newline at end of file +The grace of God trains us to reject godlessness and worldly passions. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/02/13.md b/tit/02/13.md index e57f66dd6..2c88432db 100644 --- a/tit/02/13.md +++ b/tit/02/13.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What future event do believers look forward to receiving? -Believers look forward to the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. \ No newline at end of file +Believers look forward to receiving the blessed hope: the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/02/14.md b/tit/02/14.md index baf9e8a55..1eb139469 100644 --- a/tit/02/14.md +++ b/tit/02/14.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Why did Jesus give himself for us? -He gave himself in order to pay the price to redeem us from lawlessness, and to make us a pure people who are eager to do good. \ No newline at end of file +He gave himself in order to redeem us from lawlessness, and to purify for himself a people who are zealous to do good works. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/03/03.md b/tit/03/03.md index 00f3d01e8..d7f101ed8 100644 --- a/tit/03/03.md +++ b/tit/03/03.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What leads unbelievers astray and enslaves them? -Their passions and pleasures lead them astray and enslave them. \ No newline at end of file +Their various passions and pleasures lead them astray and enslave them. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/03/10.md b/tit/03/10.md index ff6926771..6e20a4d5e 100644 --- a/tit/03/10.md +++ b/tit/03/10.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # Who should we reject after one or two warnings? -We should reject anyone who is causing divisions among the believers. \ No newline at end of file +We should reject a divisive person. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/tit/03/14.md b/tit/03/14.md index 8b4a52ab2..bb0d9c0aa 100644 --- a/tit/03/14.md +++ b/tit/03/14.md @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ # What must believers engage themselves in so that they will be fruitful? -Believers must learn to engage themselves in doing good works that provide for urgent needs. \ No newline at end of file +Believers must learn to engage themselves in doing good works that provide for essential needs. \ No newline at end of file