Titus 1:9

KJV1611 – Modern English

Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convict those who contradict.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who oppose it.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    holding{G472} to the faithful{G4103} word{G3056} which{G2596} is according to the teaching,{G1322} that{G2443} he may be{G5600} able{G1415} to{G2532} exhort{G3870} in{G1722} the sound{G5198} doctrine,{G1319} and{G2532} to convict{G1651} the gainsayers.{G483}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Holding fast{G472}{(G5740)} the faithful{G4103} word{G3056} as{G2596} he hath been taught{G1322}, that{G2443} he may be{G5600}{(G5753)} able{G1415} by{G1722} sound{G5198}{(G5723)} doctrine{G1319} both{G2532} to exhort{G3870}{(G5721)} and{G2532} to convince{G1651}{(G5721)} the gainsayers{G483}{(G5723)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    and suche as cleveth vnto the true worde of doctryne that he maye be able to exhorte with wholsom learnynge and to improve them that saye agaynst it.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and soch one as cleueth vnto the true worde of doctryne: that he maye be able to exhorte with wholsome lernynge, & to improue them that saye agaynst it.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Holding fast that faithfull worde according to doctrine, that he also may bee able to exhort with wholesome doctrine, and conuince them that say against it.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Holdyng fast the faythfull worde, which is accordyng to doctrine, that he may be able both to exhort in wholsome doctrine, and to improue them that say agaynst it.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    holding -- according to the teaching -- to the stedfast word, that he may be able also to exhort in the sound teaching, and the gainsayers to convict;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Keeping to the true word of the teaching, so that he may be able to give comfort by right teaching and overcome the arguments of the doubters.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 1:10 : 10 For fornicators, for those who defile themselves with mankind, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine,
  • 1 Tim 6:3 : 3 If anyone teaches otherwise, and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness;
  • 2 Tim 1:13 : 13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
  • 2 Thess 2:15 : 15 Therefore, brothers, stand fast, and hold the traditions which you have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
  • 1 Thess 5:21 : 21 Test all things; hold fast what is good.
  • Titus 2:1 : 1 But speak the things that are fitting for sound doctrine:
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
  • Job 2:3 : 3 And the LORD said to Satan, Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a perfect and upright man, one who fears God, and shuns evil? And still he holds fast his integrity, although you moved me against him, to destroy him without cause.
  • Job 27:6 : 6 My righteousness I hold fast and will not let it go; my heart shall not reproach me as long as I live.
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Buy the truth, and do not sell it, also wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
  • Acts 18:28 : 28 for he vigorously refuted the Jews in public, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.
  • 1 Cor 14:24 : 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is judged by all.
  • 1 Tim 1:19 : 19 Holding faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected concerning faith have suffered shipwreck,
  • 1 Tim 4:9 : 9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.
  • Titus 2:7-8 : 7 In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity, 8 Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he who is of the opposite side may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.
  • Jude 1:3 : 3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you, exhorting you to earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints.
  • Rev 2:25 : 25 But hold fast what you have until I come.
  • Rev 3:3 : 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore you shall not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you shall not know what hour I will come upon you.
  • Rev 3:11 : 11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, that no man takes your crown.
  • 2 Tim 2:2 : 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
  • 2 Tim 2:25 : 25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,
  • 2 Tim 4:3 : 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, they will gather to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
  • Titus 1:11 : 11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Tim 1:13-14
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    13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

    14 That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

  • Titus 1:13-14
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    13 This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

    14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.

  • Titus 1:10-11
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    10 For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,

    11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain.

  • Titus 2:7-10
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    7 In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

    8 Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he who is of the opposite side may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

    9 Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things, not answering back;

    10 Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

  • 1 Tim 6:3-5
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    3 If anyone teaches otherwise, and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness;

    4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions,

    5 Useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

  • Titus 3:8-9
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    8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

    9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.

  • Titus 2:1-2
    2 verses
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    1 But speak the things that are fitting for sound doctrine:

    2 That the older men be sober, dignified, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

  • 2 Tim 2:14-15
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    14 Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to argue about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.

    15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  • 1 Tim 3:9
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    9 Holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

  • 1 Tim 4:6
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    6 If you remind the brethren of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.

  • Titus 1:7-8
    2 verses
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    7 For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money;

    8 But hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;

  • 2 Tim 3:14
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    14 But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them;

  • 1 Tim 1:18-19
    2 verses
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    18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,

    19 Holding faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected concerning faith have suffered shipwreck,

  • 1 Tim 1:3-4
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    3 As I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went into Macedonia, that you might instruct some that they teach no other doctrine,

    4 Nor give attention to fables and endless genealogies, which cause questions rather than godly edification which is in faith, so do.

  • 2 Tim 2:24-25
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    24 And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

    25 in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,

  • 2 Tim 2:2
    70%

    2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

  • 1 Tim 1:6
    69%

    6 From which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk,

  • 2 Thess 2:15
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    15 Therefore, brothers, stand fast, and hold the traditions which you have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

  • 1 Tim 1:10-11
    2 verses
    69%

    10 For fornicators, for those who defile themselves with mankind, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine,

    11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

  • 2 Tim 4:2
    69%

    2 Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching.

  • 1 Tim 4:9
    69%

    9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

  • 1 Tim 6:19-20
    2 verses
    69%

    19 Storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

    20 O Timothy, guard what has been committed to your trust, avoiding profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;

  • 2 Tim 3:10
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    10 But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

  • Jude 1:3
    69%

    3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you, exhorting you to earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints.

  • 1 Tim 4:16
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    16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

  • Heb 13:9
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    9 Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.

  • Titus 2:12
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    12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

  • 1 Tim 4:11-12
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    11 These things command and teach.

    12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

  • 2 John 1:9
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    9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.

  • 1 Tim 3:7
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    7 Moreover, he must have a good reputation with those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • 1 Thess 5:21
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    21 Test all things; hold fast what is good.

  • Titus 2:15
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    15 Speak these things, and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

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