Titus 1:12 — Meaning and Application

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“One of themselves, {even} a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians {are} alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.”

Titus 1:12

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For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:

Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.

One of themselves, {even} a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians {are} alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

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Titus 1:1

"Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;"

Titus 1:2

"In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; {In: or, For}"

Titus 1:3

"But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;"

Titus 1:4

"To Titus, {mine} own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, {and} peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour."

Titus 1:5

"For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: {wanting: or, left undone}"

Titus 1:6

"If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly."

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