Titus 1:9
Titus 1:9 (KJV)
9 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.
Titus 1:9 (Literal)
9 holding fast the doctrine of the faithful Word, so that he may be able by sound doctrine both to encourage [the believers] and to reprove those who contradict [the Word].
CONTEXT- Instruction for Leaders
Titus 1:5-9
5 The reason I left you in Cretevwas that you might set the deficient areas in proper order and that you might appoint and establish elders in every city, as I ordered you; 6 that is, only those who are unimpeachable, the husband of one wife, having faithful children who are not accused of loose manners and morals or insubordination. 7 For it is absolutely necessary for an overseer to be unimpeachable as God’s steward: not stubborn [uncoachable, selfwilled], not having a revengeful temper, not an excessive drinker, not hard and tyrannical, not greedy of dishonorable gains, 8 but friendly and hospitable, a lover of good things, of a sound mind, just and equitable, faithful in obligations to God [undefiled by sin], self-controlled, 9 holding fast the doctrine of the faithful Word, so that he may be able by sound doctrine both to encourage [the believers] and to reprove those who contradict [the Word].
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The Structure of Titus
A. Titus 1:1-4, the salutation
B. Titus 1:5-9, instruction for leaders
C. Titus 1:10-16, dealing with gainsayers
D. Titus 2:1-10, specific instructions to remain faithful in the household of faith
D. Titus 2:11-15, general instructions to remain faithful in the household of faith
C. Titus 3:1-11, dealing with gainsayers
B. Titus 3:12-14, instruction for leaders
A. Titus 3:15, the salutation
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Topic: Tit1:9, Tit 1:9