“This witnesse is true: wherefore rebuke them sharpely that they may be sound in the faith;”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
- King James Version
This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
This testimony is true. For which cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
- American Standard Version (1901)
This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith,
- Basic English Bible
This testimony is true; for which cause rebuke them severely, that they may be sound in the faith,
- Darby Bible
This testimony is true: wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
- Webster's Bible
This testimony is true. Therefore sternly denounce them, that they may be robust in their faith,
- Weymouth Bible
This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
- World English Bible
This witnessyng is trewe. For what cause blame hem sore, that thei be hool in feith,
- Wycliffe Bible
this testimony is true; for which cause convict them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,
- Youngs Literal Bible
People's Bible Notes for Titus 1:13
Tit 1:13 This witness is true. Paul's observations confirmed it. So do many ancient writers. "Cretize" (Cretanize) became a slang phrase for lying. Wherefore rebuke them sharply. Their bad conduct must be sharply rebuked until the gospel so transforms them that they will become "sound in the faith".