Titus 1:13
This testimony is true; for which cause convict them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
In Context
14not giving heed to Jewish fables and commands of men, turning themselves away from the truth.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:17You do not hate your brother in your heart; you certainly reprove your fellow, and do not permit sin on him.
Psalms 141:5The righteous beat me [in] kindness. And reprove me, || My head does not disallow oil of the head, || For my prayer [is] still about their distress.
2 Corinthians 7:8because even if I made you sorry in the letter, I do not regret—if even I regretted—for I perceive that the letter, even if for an hour, made you sorry.
1 Timothy 4:6Placing these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, being nourished by the words of the faith, and of the good teaching, which you followed after,
2 Timothy 4:2preach the word; be earnest in season, out of season; convict, rebuke, exhort, in all long-suffering and teaching,
Titus 2:15Speak these things, and exhort and convict with all authority; let no one despise 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 →