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13 This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth. 15 To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who 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 deeds they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

But say the things which fit sound doctrine,

13 That testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply, so that they may become sound in the faith,(A) 14 not paying attention to Jewish myths or to commandments of those who reject the truth.(B) 15 To the pure all things are pure, but to the corrupt and unbelieving nothing is pure; their very minds and consciences are corrupted.(C) 16 They profess to know God, but they deny him by their actions; they are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.(D)

Teach Sound Doctrine

But as for you, teach what is consistent with sound instruction.