Titus 1:9-11

Qualifications for Elders

9 He must w hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in x sound 1 doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.

10 For there are many who are insubordinate, y empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of z the circumcision party. 11 They must be silenced, since a they are upsetting whole families by teaching b for shameful gain what they ought not to teach.

  1. Cross References
    2 Thessalonians 2:13
    But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the firstfruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.
    2 Thessalonians 2:15
    So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.
    1 Timothy 1:15
    The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.
    2 Timothy 1:13
    Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
  2. Cross References
    1 Timothy 1:10
    The sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine.
  3. Cross References
    1 Timothy 1:6
    Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion.
  4. Cross References
    Acts 11:2
    So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying.
  5. Cross References
    2 Timothy 3:6
    For among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions.
  6. Cross References
    1 Timothy 6:5
    And constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.
    2 Peter 2:3
    And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.
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