Titus 1:9

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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.

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  • 1 Tim 1:10 : 10 sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers– in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.
  • 1 Tim 6:3 : 3 If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words(that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,
  • 2 Tim 1:13 : 13 Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
  • 2 Thess 2:15 : 15 Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
  • 1 Thess 5:21 : 21 But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.
  • Titus 2:1 : 1 Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance:“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”– and I am the worst of them!
  • Job 2:3 : 3 Then the LORD said to Satan,“Have you considered my servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a pure and upright man, one who fears God and turns away from evil. And he still holds firmly to his integrity, so that you stirred me up to destroy him without reason.”
  • Job 27:6 : 6 I will maintain my righteousness and never let it go; my conscience will not reproach me for as long as I live.
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Acquire truth and do not sell it– wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.
  • Acts 18:28 : 28 for he refuted the Jews vigorously in public debate, demonstrating from the scriptures that the Christ was Jesus.
  • 1 Cor 14:24 : 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or uninformed person enters, he will be convicted by all, he will be called to account by all.
  • 1 Tim 1:19 : 19 To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith.
  • 1 Tim 4:9 : 9 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
  • Titus 2:7-8 : 7 showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, 8 and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.
  • Jude 1:3 : 3 Condemnation of the False Teachers Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.
  • Rev 2:25 : 25 However, hold on to what you have until I come.
  • Rev 3:3 : 3 Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you.
  • Rev 3:11 : 11 I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.
  • 2 Tim 2:2 : 2 And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.
  • 2 Tim 2:25 : 25 correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth
  • 2 Tim 4:3 : 3 For there will be a time when people will not tolerate sound teaching. Instead, following their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves, because they have an insatiable curiosity to hear new things.
  • Titus 1:11 : 11 who must be silenced because they mislead whole families by teaching for dishonest gain what ought not to be taught.

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  • 2 Tim 1:13-14
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    13Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

    14Protect that good thing entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us.

  • Titus 1:13-14
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    13Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

    14and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.

  • Titus 1:10-11
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    10For there are many rebellious people, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those with Jewish connections,

    11who must be silenced because they mislead whole families by teaching for dishonest gain what ought not to be taught.

  • Titus 2:7-10
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    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

    8and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

    9Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

    10not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

  • 1 Tim 6:3-5
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    3If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words(that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

    4he is conceited and understands nothing, but has an unhealthy interest in controversies and verbal disputes. This gives rise to envy, dissension, slanders, evil suspicions,

    5and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit.

  • Titus 3:8-9
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    8Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

    9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law, because they are useless and empty.

  • Titus 2:1-2
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    1Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with sound teaching.

    2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

  • 2 Tim 2:14-15
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    14Dealing with False Teachers Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

    15Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

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

  • 1 Tim 4:6
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    6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

  • Titus 1:7-8
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    7For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

    8Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

  • 2 Tim 3:14
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    14You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you

  • 1 Tim 1:18-19
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    18I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

    19To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith.

  • 1 Tim 1:3-4
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    3Timothy’s Task in Ephesus As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,

    4nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God’s redemptive plan that operates by faith.

  • 2 Tim 2:24-25
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    24And the Lord’s slave must not engage in heated disputes but be kind toward all, an apt teacher, patient,

    25correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

  • 2 Tim 2:2
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    2And what you heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.

  • 1 Tim 1:6
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    6Some have strayed from these and turned away to empty discussion.

  • 2 Thess 2:15
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    15Therefore, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold on to the traditions that we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.

  • 1 Tim 1:10-11
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    10sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers– in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.

    11This accords with the glorious gospel of the blessed God that was entrusted to me.

  • 2 Tim 4:2
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    2Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

  • 1 Tim 4:9
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    9This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

  • 1 Tim 6:19-20
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    19In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

    20Conclusion O Timothy, protect what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and absurdities of so-called“knowledge.”

  • 2 Tim 3:10
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    10Continue in What You Have Learned You, however, have followed my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my endurance,

  • Jude 1:3
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    3Condemnation of the False Teachers Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.

  • 1 Tim 4:16
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    16Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

  • Heb 13:9
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    9Do not be carried away by all sorts of strange teachings. For it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not ritual meals, which have never benefited those who participated in them.

  • Titus 2:12
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    12It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

  • 1 Tim 4:11-12
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    11Command and teach these things.

    12Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

  • 2 John 1:9
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    9Everyone who goes on ahead and does not remain in the teaching of Christ does not have God. The one who remains in this teaching has both the Father and the Son.

  • 1 Tim 3:7
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    7And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

  • 1 Thess 5:21
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    21But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

  • Titus 2:15
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    15So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke that carries full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.