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Titus 1:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Titus 1:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Titus chapter 1 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. as: or, in teaching”
Titus 1:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Titus 1:9
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught—ἀντεχόμενον (antechomenon, clinging to/holding firmly) depicts tenacious grip on doctrinal truth. τοῦ πιστοῦ λόγου (tou pistou logou, the faithful/reliable word) refers to apostolic teaching, the Christian deposit. κατὰ τὴν διδαχήν (kata tēn didachēn, according to the teaching) stresses conformity to received tradition, not innovation. Elders conserve and transmit doctrine, not invent it.That he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers—two pastoral functions require doctrinal mastery. First, παρακαλέω (par...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Titus 1:9
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“brothers”
“in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.”
“and doesn't consent to sound words”
“for homosexuals”
“that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”
“and repent. If therefore you won't watch”
“but”
“and don't sell it. Get wisdom”
“and hold firmly that which is good.”
“publicly showing by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.”