Titus 1:14
so as to make them sound in the faith, not giving heed to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
In Context
13This testimony is true. So rebuke them sharply,
Cross References
Matthew 15:9In vain do they worship me, While they teach doctrines that are the commands of men."
Galatians 4:9Now, however, when you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you are beginning to turn back to those weak and beggarly externalities, eager to be in bondage to them again?
1 Timothy 1:4nor to be paying attention to myths and interminable genealogies, which tend to promote discussions rather than a stewardship entrusted by God, a stewardship which is in faith.
Hebrews 12:25See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape punishment when they refused to listen to their instructor on earth, much less shall we escape if we turn away from him who is teaching us from heaven;
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 →