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Titus 1:13
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The words that prophet said are true. So tell those people that they are wrong. You must be strict with them. Then they will become strong in the faith,
This witnes is true wherfore rebuke them sharply that they maye be sounde in the fayth
This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
This testimony is true. For this reason reprimand them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,
The words that prophet said are true. So firmly tell those people they are wrong so they may become strong in the faith,
This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
This testimony is true: wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
This witness is true; therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
This testimony is true. Therefore sternly denounce them, that they may be robust in their faith,
This witnessyng is trewe. For what cause blame hem sore, that thei be hool in feith,
This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith
That surely is a true saying. And you should be hard on such people, so you can help them grow stronger in their faith.
This description is true. So rebuke them sharply so that they will be sound in the faith and free from doctrinal error,
This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith,
and it's true! For this reason, you must be severe when you rebuke those who have followed this false teaching, so that they will come to be sound in their trust
This testimony is true; for which cause rebuke them severely, that they may be sound in the faith,
That testimony is true. For this reason, refute them sharply so that they may become healthy in the faith2 Corinthians 13:10; 2 Timothy 4:2; Titus 2:2;">[xr]
And true is this testimony. Wherefore reprove them severely, that they may be sound in the faith,
And this testimony is true. Therefore chide them sharply; that they may be sound in the faith,
This witnesse is true: wherefore rebuke them sharpely that they may be sound in the faith;
This is true. So reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith.
This is true of them. Speak sharp words to them because it is true. Lead them in the right way so they will have strong faith.
That testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply, so that they may become sound in the faith,
This witnesse is true: wherefore conuince them sharply, that they may be sound in ye faith,
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith,
This testimony is true. Wherefore, rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith:
This witnesse is true: wherfore rebuke them sharpely that they may be founde in the fayth,
This testimony is true. For this reason, rebuke them sharply, so that they may be sound in the faith
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
This testimony is true, for which reason reprove them severely, in order that they may be sound in the faith,
This testimony is true; for which cause convict them severely, that they may be sound in the faith,
this testimony is true; for which cause convict them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
This witnesse is true. Wherfore rebuke them sharply, yt they maye be sounde in the faith,
the charge is true: wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they maybe sound in the faith;
Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
I haven't seen anything to change my view of this. So, don't be afraid to speak to them frankly, without any sugarcoating. It's better to hurt their feelings and bring them to faith than not say anything and let them find out how hot hell is.
This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,
This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
rebuke: Titus 2:15, Proverbs 27:5, 2 Corinthians 13:10, 1 Timothy 5:20, 2 Timothy 4:2
that: Titus 2:2, Leviticus 19:17, Psalms 119:80, Psalms 141:5, 2 Corinthians 7:8-12, 1 Timothy 4:6
Reciprocal: Proverbs 15:5 - but Proverbs 24:25 - them Proverbs 26:5 - a fool Mark 8:33 - he rebuked 2 Corinthians 13:5 - in the faith Colossians 3:9 - Lie 1 Timothy 5:7 - General
Gill's Notes on the Bible
This witness is true,.... The apostle confirms what the poet had said; he knew it to be fact from his own experience, and by the observation he had made when in the island: he does not say, that all that Epimenides had said, in the poem referred to, was true; but this character, which he had given of the Cretians, and which he cites, and uses to a good purpose; from whence it may be observed, that the writings of the Heathen poets may be read with profit, and be used to advantage, if carefully and prudently attended to; for what is truth, let it come from whom, or by what means it will, ought to be received.
Wherefore rebuke them sharply: not merely upon the testimony of the poet, but upon the confirmation of it by the apostle; and not because of these general and national characters, but because these things personally and particularly belonged to the persons before described; whom the apostle would have rebuked, both for their bad principles, teaching things that they ought not; and for their immoralities, their lying and deceit, their intemperance, luxury, and idleness, things very unbecoming the Christian name; and therefore since their offences were of an heinous nature, and they lived in them, and were hardened and obstinate, and were like to have a bad influence on others, they must be rebuked "sharply": rebukes ought to be given according to the nature of offences, and the circumstances of them, and the offenders; some are to be given privately, others publicly; some should be reproved with gentleness and meekness, and be used in a tender and compassionate way; others more roughly, though never in a wrathful and passionate manner, yet with some degree of severity, at least with great plainness and faithfulness; laying open the nature of the evils guilty of in all their aggravated circumstances, without sparing them in the least; doing, as surgeons do by wounds, though they take the knife, and use it gently, yet cut deep, to the quick, and go to the bottom of the wound, and lay it open: and so the phrase may be rendered here, "rebuke them cuttingly"; cut them to the quick, and spare them not; deal not with them as Eli with his sons, 1 Samuel 2:23 but speak out, and expose their crimes, severely reprove them, that others may fear: and
that they may be sound in the faith; that they may be recovered from their errors, to the acknowledgment of the truth; that they may receive the sound doctrine of faith, the wholesome words of Christ, and speak the things which become them, and use sound speech, which cannot be condemned; and that they may be turned from their evil practices, and appear to be sound, as in the doctrine, so in the grace of faith; or that that by their works may appear to be genuine, true, and unfeigned; and that they may be strong and robust, hale and healthful, and not weak and sickly in the profession of their faith. Rebukes being to persons infected with bad principles and practices, like physic to sickly constitutions, a means of removing the causes of disorder; and in rebukes, admonitions, and censures, this always ought to be the end proposed, the good of the persons rebuked, admonished, and censured.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
This witness is true - That is, this testimony long before borne by one of their own number, was true when the apostle wrote to Titus. The fact that this was the general Character of the people, was a reason why he should be on his guard in introducing men into the ministry, and in the arrangement of affairs pertaining to the church. That it was true, see proofs in Wetstein.
Wherefore rebuke them - Notes, 2 Timothy 4:2.
Sharply - ἀποτόμως apotomōs - “cuttingly, severely” - from ἀποτέμνω apotemnō, “to cut off.” The word is used here in the sense of severity, meaning that the reproof should be such as would be understood, and would show them plainly the wickedness of such traits of character. He was not to be mealy-mouthed, but he was to call things by their right names, and not to spare their faults. When men know that they are doing wrong, we should tell them so in few words; if they do not know it, it is necessary to teach them, in order to convince them of their error.
That they may be sound in the faith - That they may not allow the prevailing vices to corrupt their views of religion.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse.13. This witness is true. — What Epimenides said of them nearly 600 years before continued still to be true. Their original character had undergone no moral change.
Rebuke them sharply — αποτομως. Cuttingly, severely; show no indulgence to persons guilty of such crimes.
That they may be sound in the faith — That they may receive the incorrupt doctrine, and illustrate it by a holy and useful life.
