Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Titus 1:9

Holding fast [α ν τ ε χ ο μ ε ν ο ν]. Only here in Pastorals. In Paul, 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (note).

The faithful word [τ ο υ π ι σ τ ο υ λ ο γ ο υ]. The trustworthy, reliable word. Comp. 1 Timothy 1:15 (note).

As he hath been taught [κ α τ α τ η ν δ ι δ α χ η ν]. Lit. according to the teaching. Const. with word. Agreeing with the apostolic teaching. For didach teaching see on 2 Timothy 4:2.

May be able by sound doctrine both to exhort [δ υ ν α τ ο ς η κ α ι π α ρ α κ α λ ε ι ν ε ν τ η δ ι δ α σ κ α λ ι α τ η υ γ ι α ι ν ο υ σ η]. Rend. "may be able both to exhort in the sound teaching." For dunatov able or powerful, see on 2 Timothy 1:12. Used by Paul in the phrase eij dunaton if it be possible, Romans 12:18; Galatians 4:15 : to dunaton that which is possible, Romans 9:22 : of God, Romans 4:21; Romans 11:23 : of men, in the ethical sense, Romans 14:1; 2 Corinthians 12:10; 2 Corinthians 13:9.

Convince [ε λ ε γ χ ε ι ν]. Better, convict. See on John 3:20, and ejlegmon, 2 Timothy 3:16.

The gainsayers [τ ο υ ς α ν τ ι λ ε γ ο ν τ α ς]. In Pastorals only here and chapter Titus 2:9. Once in Paul, Romans 10:21, cit. Mostly in Luke and Acts. Glainsay, Angl. Sax. gegn (Germ. gegen) "against," and;; say. "Wiclif, Luke 21:15 : For I schalgyue to you mouth and wisdom, to whiche alle youre aduersaries schulen not mowe agenstonde, and agenseye."

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Titus 1:9

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