13 This testimony is true.(A) For this reason, rebuke them sharply,(B) so that they may be sound in the faith 14 and may not pay attention to Jewish myths(C) and the commands of people who reject the truth.(D)

15 To the pure, everything is pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; in fact, both their mind and conscience(E) are defiled. 16 They claim to know God,(F) but they deny him by their works.(G) They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.(H)

Sound Teaching and Christian Living

But you are to proclaim things consistent with sound teaching.(I)

13 This is true. So reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith. 14 They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth.

15 Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.

Promote Right Teaching

As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching.