Titus 1:13
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they may become sound in the faith,
Text-Critical English NT
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 their very own prophets said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and lazy gluttons.”
14not paying any attention to Jewish myths or the commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 7:8For even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it (though I did regret it, for I see that my letter caused you sorrow, though only for an hour).
1 Timothy 4:6If yoʋ point these things out to the brothers, yoʋ will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, nourished by the words of the faith and the sound doctrine that yoʋ have closely followed.
2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word, be prepared whether the time is favorable or not, reprove, rebuke, and encourage, with complete patience and careful instruction.
Titus 2:15Declare these things; encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise yoʋ.
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 →