Tit 1:13 | RWP | e4.org | Testimony ( μαρτυρια ). Of the poet Epimenides. Paul endorses it from his recent knowledge. Sharply ( αποτομως ). Old adverb from αποτομος (from αποτεμνω , to cut off), in N.T. only here and , "curtly," "abruptly." It is necessary to appear rude sometimes for safety, if the house is on fire and life is in danger. That they may be sound ( ινα υγιαινωσιν ). Final clause with ινα and present active subjunctive of υγιαινω , for which verb see on .

‏ Titus 1:13

Testimony ( μαρτυρια ). Of the poet Epimenides. Paul endorses it from his recent knowledge.

Sharply ( αποτομως ). Old adverb from αποτομος (from αποτεμνω, to cut off), in N.T. only here and 2Co 13:10, "curtly," "abruptly." It is necessary to appear rude sometimes for safety, if the house is on fire and life is in danger.

That they may be sound ( ινα υγιαινωσιν ). Final clause with ινα and present active subjunctive of υγιαινω, for which verb see on 1Ti 1:10.