Bible Strands
Titus 1:9
He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Titus in Crete, outlining the qualifications for elders who must manage God's household.
The words — ἀντεχόμενον (antechomenon) means "holding firmly," and διδαχὴν πιστοῦ λόγου (didachēn pistou logou) translates to "the teaching of the faithful word."
The thread — This emphasis on clinging to established instruction echoes 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 2 Timothy 1:13, and 1 Timothy 6:3.
Why it lands — It requires leaders to retain apostolic instruction precisely to instruct others correctly and counter opposing claims.
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The Greek words
King James 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.
Cross-references
- 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
- 2 Timothy 1:13 Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
- 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,
- 1 Timothy 1:10 for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching
- 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
- Revelation 3:3 Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.
- Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
- Job 2:3 Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. He still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.”
- Proverbs 23:23 Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
- Acts 18:28 For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ.