Titus 1:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Titus 1:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Titus 1:12 is a verse from the book of Titus in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Titus 1:12 — KJV
“One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.”
— Titus 1:12 (KJV)
Titus 1:12 in Context — About the Book of Titus
Titus got the hard posting — planting elders across Crete, an island proverbial for liars and lazy gluttons. Paul's antidote is grace that trains: the same grace that saves teaches us to say no to ungodliness and live self-controlled, upright lives while waiting for the blessed hope.
Cross-References for Titus 1:12
“And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean. that which died...: Heb. a carcase”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:12: one, even, own
“And I will give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land. rid: Heb. cause to cease”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:12: one, own, evil
“And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:12: one, even, prophet
“And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:12: one, even, own
“And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:12: one, even, beasts
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