Titus 1:9-13

and must be devoted to the trustworthy message as it's taught. In this way he can encourage others through correct teaching, and be able to convince those who disagree.

For there are many rebels around who talk a lot of deceptive nonsense, especially from the circumcision group.

Their talking must stop, these people who throw whole families into turmoil, teaching things that aren't right for the sake of making money.

As someone of their own people, a prophet, has stated, “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts who are lazy, greedy people.”

This is a true statement! Consequently give them a good telling-off so that they can have a healthy trust in God,