Titus 1:9

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.

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  • 1 Tim 1:10 : 10 for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;
  • 1 Tim 6:3 : 3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine, and doesn't consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,
  • 2 Tim 1:13 : 13 Hold the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
  • 2 Thess 2:15 : 15 So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter.
  • 1 Thess 5:21 : 21 Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.
  • Titus 2:1 : 1 But say the things which fit sound doctrine,
  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
  • Job 2:3 : 3 Yahweh said to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? For there is none like him in the earth, a blameless and an upright man, one who fears God, and turns away from evil. He still maintains his integrity, although you incited me against him, to ruin him without cause."
  • Job 27:6 : 6 I hold fast to my righteousness, and will not let it go. My heart shall not reproach me so long as I live.
  • Prov 23:23 : 23 Buy the truth, and don't sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
  • Acts 18:28 : 28 for he powerfully refuted the Jews, publicly showing by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.
  • 1 Cor 14:24 : 24 But if all prophesy, and someone unbelieving or unlearned comes in, he is reproved by all, and he is judged by all.
  • 1 Tim 1:19 : 19 holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;
  • 1 Tim 4:9 : 9 This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.
  • Titus 2:7-8 : 7 in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, 8 and soundness of speech that can't be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.
  • Jude 1:3 : 3 Beloved, while I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I was constrained to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.
  • Rev 2:25 : 25 Nevertheless, hold that which you have firmly until I come.
  • Rev 3:3 : 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If therefore you won't watch, I will come as a thief, and you won't know what hour I will come upon you.
  • Rev 3:11 : 11 I am coming quickly! Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown.
  • 2 Tim 2:2 : 2 The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.
  • 2 Tim 2:25 : 25 in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,
  • 2 Tim 4:3 : 3 For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but, having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts;
  • Titus 1:11 : 11 whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain's sake.

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

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

  • Titus 1:13-14
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    13This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

    14not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

  • Titus 1:10-11
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    10For there are also many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision,

    11whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain's sake.

  • Titus 2:7-10
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    7in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

    8and soundness of speech that can't be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

    9Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters, and to be well-pleasing in all things; not contradicting;

    10not stealing, 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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    3If anyone teaches a different doctrine, and doesn't consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,

    4he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions,

    5constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.

  • Titus 3:8-9
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    8This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

    9but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

  • Titus 2:1-2
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    1But say the things which fit sound doctrine,

    2that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience:

  • 2 Tim 2:14-15
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    14Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don't argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

    15Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

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    9holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

  • 1 Tim 4:6
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    6If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

  • Titus 1:7-8
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    7For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

    8but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;

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

  • 1 Tim 1:18-19
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    18This instruction I commit to you, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which led the way to you, that by them you may wage the good warfare;

    19holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;

  • 1 Tim 1:3-4
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    3As I urged you when I was going into Macedonia, stay at Ephesus that you might command certain men not to teach a different doctrine,

    4neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith--

  • 2 Tim 2:24-25
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    24The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

    25in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

  • 2 Tim 2:2
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    2The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

  • 1 Tim 1:6
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    6from which things some, having missed the mark, have turned aside to vain talking;

  • 2 Thess 2:15
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    15So then, brothers, stand firm, and hold the traditions which you were taught by us, whether by word, or by letter.

  • 1 Tim 1:10-11
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    10for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

    11according to the Good News of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

  • 2 Tim 4:2
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    2preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

  • 1 Tim 4:9
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    9This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.

  • 1 Tim 6:19-20
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    19laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.

    20Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;

  • 2 Tim 3:10
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    10But you did follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,

  • Jude 1:3
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    3Beloved, while I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I was constrained to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.

  • 1 Tim 4:16
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    16Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

  • Heb 13:9
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    9Don't be carried away by various and strange teachings, for it is good that the heart be established by grace, not by food, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited.

  • Titus 2:12
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    12instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

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

    12Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

  • 2 John 1:9
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    9Whoever transgresses and doesn't remain in the teaching of Christ, doesn't have God. He who remains in the teaching, the same has both the Father and the Son.

  • 1 Tim 3:7
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    7Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • 1 Thess 5:21
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    21Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

  • Titus 2:15
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    15Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.