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Titus 1

Titus 1:13

Correcting False Teachers · Titus 1:10–16
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Translations

Modern
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith
Traditional
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Literal
This testimony is true, through which cause you are to rebuke them severely, so that they may be sound in the faith,
Latin
Testimonium hoc verum est. Quam ob causam increpa illos dure, ut sani sint in fide,

Original

Greek
English
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith

Notes

Titus 1:13

  • This testimony is true: See study note on 1:12.

  • Being sound (or strong) in the faith is here defined as rejecting false teachings (compare 1:9).

Titus 1:10–16

In a native population of troublemakers, Titus would need to lead firmly to rid these Christian communities of corruption and make them healthy in the faith (1:13–16).

Titus 1:5–16

Strong, faithful leadership was needed in the churches of Crete to address the danger of false teachers (1:10–16). This part of Titus’s task coincides with the larger concern of the letter: to shape a community that bears witness to Christ by embodying God’s grace in its conduct. Compare 1 Timothy 3:1–7.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Parallels

1 Timothy 1:3–11

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Titus (Person) Titus, Letter to

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Discipline of the Church: Consists in Maintaining Sound Doctrine Ministers are Bound to Rebuke Reproof of Those Who offend, a Warning to Others Reproof: General Scriptures Concerning Reproof: Ministers should Give: Sharply, If Necessary