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Titus 1:12-14
Evangelical Heritage Version
Titus 1:12-14
Evangelical Heritage Version
12 One of their own prophets said, “Cretans are always liars, vicious beasts, and lazy gluttons.”[a] 13 This testimony is true. For this reason, correct them sharply so that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not paying attention to Jewish myths or the commands of people who turn their backs on the truth.
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- Titus 1:12 This statement is attributed to Epimenides, a Cretan poet (sixth century bc).
Titus 1:12-14
New International Version
Titus 1:12-14
New International Version
12 One of Crete’s own prophets(A) has said it: “Cretans(B) are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.”[a] 13 This saying is true. Therefore rebuke(C) them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith(D) 14 and will pay no attention to Jewish myths(E) or to the merely human commands(F) of those who reject the truth.(G)
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- Titus 1:12 From the Cretan philosopher Epimenides
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