Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right 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,
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,
Anderson New Testament
This testimony is true; wherefore rebuke them severely, that they may be sound in the 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 One of their prophets has said, The men of Crete are ever false, evil beasts, lovers of food, hating work. 13 This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith, 14 Giving no attention to the fictions of the Jews and the rules of men who have no true knowledge.
Names
Cross References
2 Corinthians 13:10
For this cause I am writing these things while I am away, so that there may be need for me, when I am present, to make use of sharp measures, by the authority which the Lord has given me for building up and not for destruction.
Titus 2:2
That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.
1 Timothy 5:20
Say sharp words to sinners when all are present, so that the rest may be in fear.
Titus 2:15
On all these points give teaching and help, and make clear what is right with all authority. Let all men give you honour.
2 Timothy 4:2
Be preaching the word at all times, in every place; make protests, say sharp words, give comfort, with long waiting and teaching;
Leviticus 19:17
Let there be no hate in your heart for your brother; but you may make a protest to your neighbour, so that he may be stopped from doing evil.
Psalm 119:80
Let all my heart be given to your orders, so that I may not be put to shame.
Proverbs 27:5
Better is open protest than love kept secret.
2 Corinthians 7:8-12
For though my letter gave you pain, I have no regret for it now, though I had before; for I see that the letter gave you pain, but only for a time.
1 Timothy 4:6
If you keep these things before the minds of the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, trained in the words of the faith and of the right teaching which has been your guide: