2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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(Paul turns his attention from the false teachers to Titus and the believers.)
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## But you ##
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This could be translated as "But you, Titus, in contrast with the false teachers."
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## with healthy doctrine ##
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"with sound doctrine" or "with correct teachings"
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## temperate ##
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"sober minded" or "self-controlled." This could be translated as "rule themselves."
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## sensible ##
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"self-controlled" or "in control of their desires."
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## sound ##
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This describes the next three things: faith, love, and perseverance. To be "sound" means to be "healthy."
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## (sound) in faith ##
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"with healthy faith" or "correct in their beliefs"
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## (sound) in love ##
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"with healthy love"
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## (sound) in perseverance ##
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"steadfast" or "constant" or "untiring"
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