Lord, let me obey your commands perfectly,\par so I will not be ashamed.\par
Titus 1:13 - Easy To Read Version The words that prophet said are true. So tell those people that they are wrong. You must be strict with them. Then they will become strong in the faith. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And this account of them is [really] true. Because it is [true], rebuke them sharply [deal sternly, even severely with them], so that they may be sound in the faith and free from error, American Standard Version (1901) This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, Common English Bible This statement is true. Because of this, correct them firmly, so that they can be healthy in their faith. Catholic Public Domain Version This testimony is true. Because of this, rebuke them sharply, so that they may be sound in the faith, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version This testimony is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; |
Lord, let me obey your commands perfectly,\par so I will not be ashamed.\par
A good person can correct me.\par That would be kind of him.\par Your followers can criticize me.\par It would be good for them to do that.\par I would accept that.\par But I will always pray against\par the bad things those bad people do.\par
“You must not hate your brother in your heart. If your neighbor does something wrong, then talk to him about it. But forgive him!
I’m writing these things while I’m not with you. I’m writing so that when I come I will not have to use my power to punish you. The Lord gave me that power to make you stronger, not to destroy you.
people who do sexual sins, homosexuals, people who sell slaves, people who tell lies, people who speak falsely, and people who do anything that is against the true teaching \{of God\}.
Tell these things to the brothers and sisters there. This will show that you are a good servant of Christ Jesus. You will show that you are made strong by the words of faith and good teaching that you have followed.
Tell those who sin that they are wrong. Do this in front of the whole church. In that way the others will have a warning.
Tell people God’s message. {\cf2\super [20]} Be ready at all times. Tell people the things they need to do, tell them when they are wrong, and encourage them. Do these things with great patience and careful teaching.
Tell the people these things. You have full authority (power). So use that authority to help the people and to correct them when they are wrong. And don’t let any person treat you like you are not important.
Teach the older men to have self-control, to be serious, and to be wise. They should be strong in the faith, strong in love, and strong in patience.