Titus 1:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Titus 1:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Titus 1:9 is a verse from the book of Titus in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Titus 1:9 — KJV
“Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. as...: or, in teaching”
— Titus 1:9 (KJV)
Titus 1:9 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 1:9
“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. common...: or, moderate”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:9: faithful, hath, may
“That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians.”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:9: hath, may, both
“And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:9: hath, may, both
“And thou shalt write upon them all the words of this law, when thou art passed over, that thou mayest go in unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, a land that floweth with milk and honey; as the LORD God of thy fathers hath promised thee.”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:9: word, hath, may
“But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and the king sent a man from before him: but ere the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, See ye how this son of a murderer hath sent to take away mine head? look, when the messenger cometh, shut the door, and hold him fast at the door: is not the sound of his master's feet behind him?”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:9: fast, hath, sound
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