Titus 1:10
What does Titus 1:10 mean?
A plain-English look at Titus 1:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Titus 1:10 means
Paul warns that many are rebellious, talkers without substance, and deceivers—especially among those insisting on circumcision and law observance as necessary. Their words do not submit to apostolic teaching; they stir unrest and mislead consciences. Empty talk can sound impressive, but it lacks the power of the gospel and leads people astray. The mention of the circumcision group points to legalistic pressures that add human requirements to God’s grace in Christ. Such teaching undermines the freedom and purity of the gospel. Titus must recognize these patterns and prepare to confront them with clarity and courage for the sake of the church.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision,
KJV
King James Version · 1611For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For there are many unruly men, vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For there are men who are not ruled by law; foolish talkers, false teachers, specially those of the circumcision,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862for there are many both insubordinate, vain-talkers, and mind-deceivers--especially they of the circumcision--
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For there are also many disobedient, vain talkers and seducers: especially they who are of the circumcision.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For there are many and disorderly vain speakers and deceivers of people's minds, specially those of [the] circumcision,
Context
With the elder qualifications set (vv. 6–9), Paul identifies the immediate threat those elders must face. This verse opens the section on false teachers in Crete, naming their character and religious background. What follows (vv. 11–14) will specify their impact and the action required, moving from diagnosis to remedy. The contrast between sound doctrine and deceptive talk remains central.
v.9holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.
v.10This passage
v.11whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Peter 2:1
But there arose false prophets also among the people, as among you also there shall be false teachers, who shall privily bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master that bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.
- 1 Timothy 6:3
If any man teacheth a different doctrine, and consenteth not to sound words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
- Revelation 2:14
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there some that hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.
- Acts 20:29
I know that after my departing grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock;
- Galatians 3:1
O foolish Galatians, who did bewitch you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was openly set forth crucified?
- Acts 15:1
And certain men came down from Judæa and taught the brethren, saying, Except ye be circumcised after the custom of Moses, ye cannot be saved.
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