American Standard Version
Titus 3:11
11knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being self-condemned.
Titus 3:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
- New International Version (NIV)You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.
- English Standard Version (ESV)knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
- New King James Version (NKJV)knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned.
Context of Titus 3:11
9but shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10A factious man after a first and second admonition refuse; knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being self-condemned. 12When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, give diligence to come unto me to Nicopolis: for there I have determined to winter. 13Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
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εἰδὼς ὅτι ἐξέστραπται ὁ τοιοῦτος καὶ ἁμαρτάνει ὢν αὐτοκατάκριτος.¶Read the interlinear
Commentaries on Titus 3:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Is subverted - Is turned out of the way in which he may be saved, and consequently sinneth - enters into that way that leads to destruction. Being condemned of himself - This refers to the Judaizing teacher, who maintained his party and opinions for filthy lucre's sake. He was conscious of his own insincerity; and that he proclaimed not his system from a conscientious love of truth, but from a desire to get his livelihood. Were the Church in all…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Knowing that he that is such is subverted - Literally, “is turned out;” or, “is changed,” i. e., for the worse. He has gone from the right way, and therefore he should be rejected. And sinneth, being condemned of himself - His own conscience condemns him. He will approve the sentence, for he knows that he is wrong; and his self-condemnation will be punishment sufficient. His own course, in attempting a division or schism in the church, shows him that it…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-11Verses 8-11 When the grace of God towards mankind has been declared, the necessity of good works is pressed. Those who believe in God, must make it their care to maintain good works, to seek opportunities for doing them, being influenced by love and gratitude. Trifling, foolish questions must be avoided, and subtle distinctions and vain inquiries; nor should people be eager after novelties, but love sound doctrine which tends most to edifying. Though we…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-11a divisive man: This refers to quarrelsome people who are difficult to correct or change (see 1:11, 13).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. is ... subverted--"is become perverse." condemned of himself--He cannot say, no one told him better: continuing the same after frequent admonition, he is self-condemned. "He sinneth" wilfully against knowledge.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Titus 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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