Titus 2:15

2:15 So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke ¹  that carries full authority. ²  Don’t let anyone look down ³  on you.

Titus 3:8

Summary of the Letter

3:8 This saying ⁴  is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, ⁵  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.

[2:15]  ¹ tn Or “reproof,” “censure.” The Greek word ἐλέγχω (elencw) implies exposing someone’s sin in order to bring correction.

[2:15]  ² tn Grk “speak these things and exhort and rebuke with all authority.”

[2:15]  ³ tn Or “let anyone despise you”; or “let anyone disregard you.”

[3:8]  ⁴ 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]  ⁵ tn Grk “concerning these things.”