Titus 1:13-2:1
New King James Version
13 This testimony is true. (A)Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and (B)commandments of men who turn from the truth. 15 (C)To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled. 16 They profess to (D)know God, but (E)in works they deny Him, being [a]abominable, disobedient, (F)and disqualified for every good work.
Qualities of a Sound Church
2 But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine:
Footnotes
- Titus 1:16 detestable
Titus 1:13-2:1
American Standard Version
13 This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be [a]sound in the faith, 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men who turn away from the truth. 15 To the pure all things are pure: but to them that are defiled and unbelieving nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled. 16 They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
2 But speak thou the things which befit the [b]sound [c]doctrine:
Footnotes
- Titus 1:13 Greek healthy.
- Titus 2:1 Greek healthful.
- Titus 2:1 Or, teaching
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