Titus 1:13

Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they may be sound in the faith,

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This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

In Context

12It was a Cretan – one of their own prophets – who said: ‘Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and lazy gluttons.’ This statement is true.

14and may pay no attention to Jewish legends, or to the directions of those who turn their backs on the truth.

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Cross References

Psalms 141:5A wound or reproof from a good person in kindness is oil which my head shall never refuse. In their misfortune my prayer is still with them.

2 Corinthians 7:8For, though I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Even if I were inclined to regret it – for I see that my letter did cause you sorrow though only for a time –

1 Timothy 4:6Put all this before the followers, and you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, sustained by the precepts of the faith and of that good teaching by which you have guided your life.

2 Timothy 4:2Proclaim the message, be ready in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, encourage, never failing to instruct with forbearance.

Titus 2:15Tell them of all this, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone belittle 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 →

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