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10 (A)For there are many (B)rebellious men, (C)empty talkers and deceivers, especially (D)those of the circumcision, 11 who must be silenced because they are upsetting (E)whole families, teaching (F)things they should not teach (G)for the sake of dishonest gain. 12 One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, “(H)Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.”

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Correcting rebellious people

10 In fact, there are many who are rebellious people, loudmouths, and deceivers, especially some of those who are Jewish believers.[a] 11 They must be silenced because they upset entire households. They teach what they shouldn’t to make money dishonestly. 12 Someone who is one of their own prophets said, “People from Crete are always liars, wild animals, and lazy gluttons.”

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Footnotes

  1. Titus 1:10 Or from the circumcision