Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
[And] this testimony is true. [So], for this reason you should rebuke them severely, so that they will be sound in the faith,
New American Standard Bible
This testimony is true. For this reason
King James Version
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Holman Bible
This testimony is true.
International Standard Version
That statement is true. For this reason, refute them sharply so that they may become healthy in the faith
A Conservative Version
This testimony is true, because of which reason, reprove them harshly, so that they may be sound in the faith,
American Standard Version
This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Amplified
This description is true. So rebuke them sharply so that they will be sound in the faith and free from doctrinal error,
Anderson New Testament
This testimony is true; wherefore rebuke them severely, that they may be sound in the faith,
Bible in Basic English
This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith,
Common New Testament
This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they may be sound in the faith
Daniel Mace New Testament
the charge is true: wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they maybe sound in the faith;
Darby Translation
This testimony is true; for which cause rebuke them severely, that they may be sound in the faith,
Godbey New Testament
This testimony is true: on account of which cause convict them sharply, in order that they may be sound in the faith,
Goodspeed New Testament
and that statement is true. Therefore correct them rigorously, to make them have a healthy faith,
John Wesley New Testament
This witness is true; therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Julia Smith Translation
This testimony is true. For this cause reprove them severely, that they may be sound in the faith;
King James 2000
This witness is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Lexham Expanded Bible
This testimony is true, for which reason reprove them severely, in order that they may be sound in the faith,
Modern King James verseion
This witness is true; for which cause convict them sharply, so that they may be sound in the faith,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
This witness is true, wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Moffatt New Testament
That is a true statement. So deal sharply with them, to have them sound in the faith
Montgomery New Testament
This testimony is true. So rebuke them sharply,
NET Bible
Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith
New Heart English Bible
This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Noyes New Testament
This testimony is true; for which cause rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Sawyer New Testament
This testimony is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
The Emphasized Bible
This witness, is true, - for which cause, be reproving them sharply, that they may be healthy in their faith,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
This testimony is true. For which cause rebuke them with severity, that they may be sound in the faith;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they may be sound in the Faith,
Webster
This testimony is true: wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Weymouth New Testament
This testimony is true. Therefore sternly denounce them, that they may be robust in their faith,
Williams New Testament
Now this tendency is true. So continue correcting them severely, that they may be healthy in faith,
World English Bible
This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Worrell New Testament
This testimony is true. For which cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
Worsley New Testament
This testimony is true: for which cause rebuke them sharply, that they may be found in the faith;
Youngs Literal Translation
this testimony is true; for which cause convict them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Themes
Conscience » Whose conscience is defiled
Discipline of the church » Consists in » Maintaining sound doctrine
Disobedience » Who is disobedient to God
Fables » Not giving heed to fables
Faith » Obstacles that test the faith of believers » Defended
Ministers » Are bound, to » Rebuke
Reproof » Duty of administering
Reproof » Of those who offend, a warning to others
Reproof » Ministers should give » Sharply, if necessary
teaching » Those that teach doctrines contrary to Christ’s
Topics
Interlinear
Houtos
Dia
Hugiaino
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Titus 1:13
Images Titus 1:13
Prayers for Titus 1:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
Correct Whoever Teaches What Is Wrong
12 Even one of their own prophets said, "The people of Crete are always liars, vicious beasts and lazy gluttons." 13 [And] this testimony is true. [So], for this reason you should rebuke them severely, so that they will be sound in the faith, 14 instead of paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who reject the truth.
Names
Cross References
2 Corinthians 13:10
This is the reason I am writing these things while away from you, so that I will not have to deal severely with you when I am there. For the Lord gave me authority to build people up [spiritually] and not to tear them down.
Titus 2:2
Older men should be sober-minded [See note at I Tim. 3:2], dignified [i.e., respectable], sensible, sound in the faith [or, "in their faith"], in their love and in their perseverance.
1 Timothy 5:20
You should rebuke in front of everyone [in the church] those elders who continue to sin, so that the rest [of the congregation] will be afraid [of sinning].
Titus 2:15
You should teach these things and exhort and rebuke people with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you. [See note on I Tim. 4:12].
2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the [Gospel] message; be prepared [to do it both] when it is convenient and when it is inconvenient; reprove [i.e., convince people of their wrongdoing], rebuke [i.e., convict people of their sin], and exhort [i.e., urge people to act], with great patience and teaching.
2 Corinthians 7:8-12
For even though I caused you sorrow by my letter [Note: Paul's writing of I Corinthians to correct abuses at Corinth apparently produced sorrow for their wrongdoing], I do not regret it, though I did regret it. [For] I see that my letter hurt you, though only for a short time.
1 Timothy 4:6
If you point out these things to the brothers you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, and will be nurtured by the message of the faith and of the good teaching which you have been following.