Parallel Verses

The Emphasized Bible

Holding fast, in the matter of his teaching, the faithful word, that he may be able both to encourage with his healthful instruction, and, the gainsayers, to refute.

New American Standard Bible

holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict.

King James Version

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Holman Bible

holding to the faithful message as taught, so that he will be able both to encourage with sound teaching and to refute those who contradict it.

International Standard Version

He must be devoted to the trustworthy message that agrees with what we teach, so that he may be able to encourage others with healthy doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

A Conservative Version

holding firm the faithful word according to the teaching, so that he may also be able to exhort by the sound doctrine, and to correct those who contradict.

American Standard Version

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.

Amplified

He must hold firmly to the trustworthy word [of God] as it was taught to him, so that he will be able both to give accurate instruction in sound [reliable, error-free] doctrine and to refute those who contradict [it by explaining their error].

An Understandable Version

[He must] hold on firmly to the trustworthy message, which is according to [our] teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort people with sound teaching and to convince those who contradict it.

Anderson New Testament

holding fast the sure word as it is taught, that he may be able, by sound teaching, both to exhort and to convince the opposers.

Bible in Basic English

Keeping to the true word of the teaching, so that he may be able to give comfort by right teaching and overcome the arguments of the doubters.

Common New Testament

he must hold firm to the sure word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to refute those who contradict it.

Daniel Mace New Testament

attach'd to the truth, that has been taught him, that he may be able to teach others sound doctrine, and to convince those who oppose it.

Darby Translation

clinging to the faithful word according to the doctrine taught, that he may be able both to encourage with sound teaching and refute gainsayers.

Godbey New Testament

holding that which is according to the teaching of the faithful word, in order that he may be able both to exhort with healthy teaching, and to convict the opposers.

Goodspeed New Testament

standing by the message that can be relied on, just as he was taught it, so that he may be qualified both to encourage others with wholesome teaching and to show the error of those who oppose him.

John Wesley New Testament

as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Julia Smith Translation

Holding firmly the faithful word according to instruction, that he may be able also to beseech in sound doctrine, and to refute those opposing.

King James 2000

Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to refute the opposition.

Lexham Expanded Bible

holding fast to the faithful message according to the teaching, in order that he may be able both to exhort with sound instruction and to reprove those who speak against [it].

Modern King James verseion

holding fast the faithful Word according to the doctrine, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convict the gainsayers.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

and such as cleaveth unto the true word of doctrine, that he may be able to exhort with wholesome learning, and to improve them that say against it.

Moffatt New Testament

he must hold by the sure truths of doctrine so as to be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and refute objections raised by any.]

Montgomery New Testament

He must hold to the faithful word according to the teaching, so that he may be able both to encourage by sound teaching, and to confute our opponents.

NET Bible

He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

New Heart English Bible

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

Noyes New Testament

holding fast the sure word according to what he was taught, that he may be able by sound teaching both to exhort, and to refute the gainsayers.

Sawyer New Testament

holding firmly the faithful word taught, that he may be able both to exhort with sound instruction and to convince those who contradict.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

firmly attached to the faithful word, according to the doctrine delivered, that he may be able to exhort with sound instruction and to confute the opposers.

Twentieth Century New Testament

who holds doctrine that can be relied on as being in accordance with the accepted Teaching; so that he may be able to encourage others by sound teaching, as well as to refute our opponents.

Webster

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Weymouth New Testament

holding fast to the faithful Message which he has received, so that he may be well qualified both to encourage others with sound teaching and to reply successfully to opponents.

Williams New Testament

and a man who continues to cling to the trustworthy message as he was taught it, so that he may be competent to encourage others with wholesome teaching and to convict those who oppose him.

World English Bible

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

Worrell New Testament

holding fast the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the healthful doctrine, and to convict those who contradict.

Worsley New Testament

holding fast the faithful word, according as he hath been taught, that he may be able both to instruct in sound doctrine, and to convince gainsayers.

Youngs Literal Translation

holding -- according to the teaching -- to the stedfast word, that he may be able also to exhort in the sound teaching, and the gainsayers to convict;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀντέχομαι 
Antechomai 
Usage: 2

the faithful
πιστός 
Pistos 
Usage: 51

λόγος 
Logos 
word, saying, account, speech, Word , thing, not tr,
Usage: 256

as
κατά 
Kata 
according to, after, against, in, by, daily , as,
Usage: 428

διδαχή 
Didache 
Usage: 25

ἵνα 
Hina 
that, to,
Usage: 472

he may be
ὦ 
be, may be, should be, is, might be, were, not tr,
Usage: 41

δυνατός 
Dunatos 
Usage: 26

by
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

ὑγιαίνω 
Hugiaino 
sound, be sound, be whole, whole, wholesome, be in health, safe and sound
Usage: 10

διδασκαλία 
Didaskalia 
Usage: 19


and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

to exhort
παρακαλέω 
Parakaleo 
Usage: 102

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

ἐλέγχω 
Elegcho 
Usage: 12

Devotionals

Devotionals about Titus 1:9

References

Images Titus 1:9

Prayers for Titus 1:9

Context Readings

Instructions To Titus In Crete

8 But hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, kind, possessing self-control, 9 Holding fast, in the matter of his teaching, the faithful word, that he may be able both to encourage with his healthful instruction, and, the gainsayers, to refute. 10 For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision, -

Cross References

1 Timothy 1:10

fornicators, sodomites, man-stealers, liars, false- swearers, - and, if anything else, unto the healthful teaching, is opposed; -

2 Thessalonians 2:15

Hence, then, brethren, stand firm, and hold fast the instructions which ye were taught - whether through discourse, or through our letter.

1 Timothy 6:3

If anyone doth otherwise teach, and doth not adhere to healthful discourses - those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the teaching that is, according to godliness,

2 Timothy 1:13

An outline, have thou, of healthful discourses which from me thou hast heard - with the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus:

1 Timothy 1:15

Faithful, the saying! and, of all acceptance, worthy, - that, Christ Jesus, came into the world, sinners, to save: of whom, the chief, am, I; -

Titus 2:1

But do, thou, speak the things which become the healthful instruction: -

Job 2:3

And Yahweh said unto the accuser, Hast thou applied thy heart unto my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a man blameless and upright, one who revereth God, and avoideth evil; and still he is holding fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to swallow him up without cause.

Job 27:6

On my righteousness, have I taken fast hold, and will not give it up, My heart shall not reproach any of my days.

Proverbs 23:23

Truth, buy thou, but do not sell, wisdom, and correction, and understanding.

Acts 18:28

for, with great force, began he confuting the Jews, publicly, shewing by the Scriptures that Jesus was, the Christ.

1 Corinthians 14:24

But, if, all, be prophesying, - and there come in one who is unbelieving or unskilled, he is convicted by all, he is searched by all, the secrets of his heart, become manifest,

1 Thessalonians 5:21

But, all things, put to the proof - what is comely, hold ye fast:

1 Timothy 1:19

Holding faith and a good conscience, - which some, thrusting from them, concerning their faith, have made shipwreck: -

1 Timothy 4:9

Faithful, the saying! and, of all acceptance, worthy;

2 Timothy 2:2

And, the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same, entrust thou unto faithful men, such as shall be, competent, to teach, others also.

2 Timothy 2:25

In meekness, bringing under discipline them that oppose themselves, lest at any time God should give them repentance unto a personal knowledge of truth,

2 Timothy 4:3

For there will be a season - when, the healthful teaching, they will not endure, but, according to their own covetings, will, unto themselves, heap up teachers, because they have an itching ear,

Titus 1:11

Whose mouths must needs be stopped, men who are upsetting whole houses, teaching the things which ought not to be taught - for the sake of base gain.

Titus 2:7-8

In all things, shewing, thyself, an ensample of noble works, - in thine instruction, uncorruptness, gravity,

Jude 1:3

Beloved! though I was using all diligence to be writing unto you concerning our common salvation, yet have I had necessity to write at once unto you, exhorting you to be earnestly contending for, the faith, once for all delivered unto the saints.

Revelation 2:25

nevertheless, what ye have, hold fast, till I shall have come.

Revelation 3:3

Remember, therefore, how thou hast received, and didst hear, and keep it and repent. If then thou shall not watch, I will have come as a thief, and in nowise shalt thou get to know, during what sort of hour, I will have come upon thee.

Revelation 3:11

I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that, no one, take thy crown.

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