Titus 1:9

1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, ¹  so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching ²  and correct those who speak against it.

Titus 3:8

Summary of the Letter

3:8 This saying ³  is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, ⁴  so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

[1:9]  ¹ tn Grk “the faithful message in accordance with the teaching” (referring to apostolic teaching).

[1:9]  ² tn Grk “the healthy teaching” (referring to what was just mentioned).

[3:8]  ³ sn This saying (Grk “the saying”) refers to the preceding citation (Titus 3:4-7). See 1 Tim 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11 for other occurrences of this phrase.

[3:8]  ⁴ tn Grk “concerning these things.”