Titus 1:9

The Passion Translation

He must have a firm grasp of the trustworthy message that he has been taught. This will enable him to both encourage others with healthy teachings and provide convincing answers to those who oppose his message.

Cross References

2 Thessalonians 2:15

So then, dear family, stand firm with a masterful grip of the teachings we gave you, either by word of mouth or by our letter.

2 Timothy 1:13

Allow the healing words you’ve heard from me to live in you and make them a model for life as your faith and love for the Anointed One grows even more.

1 Timothy 6:3

But if anyone spreads false teaching that does not agree with the healthy instruction of our Lord Jesus, teaching others that holy awe of God is not important, then they prove they know nothing at all! It’s obvious they don’t value or hold dear the healing words of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 1:10

rapists, those who are sexually impure, homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, those who break their oaths, and all those who oppose the teaching of godliness and purity in the church! They are the ones the law is for.

Revelation 3:3

So remember all the things you’ve received and heard, then turn back to God and obey them. For if you continue to slumber, I will come to you like a thief, and you’ll have no idea at what hour I will come.

1 Timothy 1:15

I can testify that the Word is true and deserves to be received by all, for Jesus Christ came into the world to bring sinners back to life—even me, the worst sinner of all!

Titus 2:1

Your duty is to teach them to embrace a lifestyle that is consistent with sound doctrine.

Titus 1:11

They must be silenced because they are disrupting entire families with their corrupt teachings, all for their dishonest greed.

2 Timothy 4:3

For the time is coming when they will no longer listen and respond to the healing words of truth because they will become selfish and proud. They will seek out teachers with soothing words that line up with their desires, saying just what they want to hear.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but be faithful to examine them by putting them to the test, and afterward hold tightly to what has proven to be right.

Proverbs 23:23

Embrace the truth and hold it close. Don’t let go of wisdom, instruction, and life-giving understanding.

Revelation 3:11

But I come swiftly, so cling tightly to what you have, so that no one may seize your crown of victory.

Revelation 2:25

Cling tightly to all that you have until I appear.

Jude 1:3

Dearly loved friend, I was fully intending to write to you about our amazing salvation we all participate in, but felt the need instead to challenge you to vigorously defend and contend for the beliefs that we cherish. For God, through the apostles, has once for all entrusted these truths to his holy believers.

2 Timothy 2:25

Then with meekness you’ll be able to carefully enlighten those who argue with you so they can see God’s gracious gift of repentance and be brought to the truth.

2 Timothy 2:2

And all that you’ve learned from me, confirmed by the integrity of my life, deposit into faithful leaders who are competent to teach the congregations the same revelation.

1 Timothy 4:9

Faithful is the Word, and everyone should accept him!

Acts 18:28

Apollos boldly and publicly confronted the Jews, vigorously debating them, proving undeniably from the Scriptures that Jesus was the Messiah.

1 Corinthians 14:24

But if everyone is prophesying, and an unbeliever or one without the gift enters your meeting, he will be convicted by all that he hears and will be called to account,

2 Timothy 3:14

Yet you must continue to advance in strength with the truth wrapped around your heart, being assured by God that he’s the One who has truly taught you all these things.