unfoldingWord_en_tn/tit/01/10.md

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those of the circumcision

"those who have been circumcised" or "those who practice circumcision." This refers to the Jews, who were circumcised.

Their words are worthless

"Their words do not benefit anyone"

It is necessary to stop them

"They must be prevented from spreading their teachings" or "They must be stopped from influencing others by their words"

what they should not teach

"things that are not proper to teach"

for shameful profit

"so that people will give them money. This is very shameful!" (UDB). This refers to profit that people make by doing things that are not honorable.

break up whole families

"ruin entire households." AT: "destroy the faith of whole families."