Titus 1:13
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
In Context
12As one of their own prophets has said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”
14and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:17You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.
Psalms 141:5Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.
2 Corinthians 7:8Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it—for I see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time—
1 Timothy 4:6By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
Titus 2:15Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke 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 →