This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
Parallel translations
- WEB This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
- KJV This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
- BSB This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith
- NASB This testimony is true. For this reason reprimand them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,
- NLT This is true. So reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith.
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Quick answer
Paul affirms the saying is true and tells Titus to rebuke such people sharply so they may become sound in faith. It matters because firm correction aims at restoration, not mere condemnation.
Overview
Paul agrees the description fits, and so directs Titus to reprove sharply. The goal is redemptive: 'that they may be sound in the faith.' Loving, truthful confrontation is meant to bring people to spiritual health, reflecting God's own discipline of those He loves.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 11
- 1 Tim 5:20Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.
- Titus 2:2that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance:
- Titus 2:15Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.
- 2 Tim 4:2preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.
- 2 Cor 13:10For this cause I write these things while absent, that I may not deal sharply when present, according to the authority which the Lord gave me for building up, and not for tearing down.
- Prov 27:5Better is open rebuke than hidden love.
- 1 Tim 4:6If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.
- Ps 141:5Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; don’t let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.
- 2 Cor 7:8–12For though I made you sorry with my letter, I do not regret it, though I did regret it. For I see that my letter made you sorry, though just for a while.
- Ps 119:80Let my heart be blameless toward your decrees, that I may not be disappointed. KAF
- Lev 19:17“‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
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