Titus 1:13
This statement is true. Therefore, correct them severely, so that they may be sound in the faith,
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 own prophets has said, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”
14not paying any attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of people who turn away from the truth.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:17Do not hate your brother in your heart. You must honestly rebuke your neighbor so as not to share in sin because of him.
Psalms 141:5Let a righteous man hit me; it will be a kindness to me. 1 Let him correct me; it will be like oil on my head; 1 may my head not refuse to accept it. 1 But my prayer is always against their wicked deeds. 1
2 Corinthians 7:8Even though my letter made you sad, I do not regret it. But I did regret it when I saw that my letter made you sad. But you were sad just for a little while.
1 Timothy 4:6If you place these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ. For you are being nourished by the words of faith and by the good teaching that you have followed.
2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be ready when it is convenient and when it is not. Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and teaching.
Titus 2:15Speak of these things, encourage people to do them, and give correction with all authority. Let no one disregard 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 →