Titus 1:13
This testimony is true. Therefore correct them rigorously, that they may be sound in the faith,
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
In Context
12One of them, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”
14not paying attention to Jewish fables or to commands of men who are rejecting the truth.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 7:8Even though that letter caused you sorrow, I do not regret it (though I almost did), because I perceive that the letter made you sorry, though only for a while.
1 Timothy 4:6If you instruct the brothers in these things you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, brought up in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have faithfully followed.
2 Timothy 4:2Proclaim the Word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and exhort, with lots of patience and teaching.
Titus 2:15Speak these things, whether you exhort or reprove, with all authority. Let no one disdain you.
Matthew Henry on Titus 1:7-16
The Qualifications of a Bishop; The Necessity of Sharp Reproof. ( a. d. 66.) 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort… Read the whole commentary →