Titus 1:13

This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Cross-reference

Titus 2:2 Parallel

Titus 2:2 lists 'sound in faith' as a mark of mature believers—the very goal the rebuke in Titus aims to produce.

Titus 2:15 Parallel

Titus 2:15 repeats the instruction to rebuke with authority, reinforcing the sharp rebuke commanded here.

2 Corinthians 7:8-12 shows Paul's severe letter producing repentance—the same restorative outcome intended by the sharp rebuke in Titus.

1 Timothy 5:20 similarly commands rebuking sinners publicly to instill fear—a direct parallel to the sharp rebuke in Titus.

2 Timothy 4:2 includes 'reprove, rebuke' as part of Paul's charge to Timothy—the same ministry of correction urged in Titus.

2 Corinthians 13:5 urges self-examination regarding faith, complementing the external rebuke to produce sound faith.

In 2 Corinthians 13:10, Paul uses his authority for building up—the same goal as the sharp rebuke in Titus, showing rebuke aims to strengthen faith.

Leviticus 19:17 commands reproving a neighbor—a general principle of corrective rebuke that underlies the specific command in Titus.

Psalm 141:5 Parallel

Psalm 141:5 welcomes rebuke as kindness and oil—contrasting the sharpness in Titus but affirming the value of correction from a faithful perspective.

Proverbs 24:25 promises blessing for those who rebuke the wicked, echoing the positive outcome of sharp rebuke here.

Proverbs 26:5 advises answering a fool according to his folly to prevent pride, aligning with the sharp rebuke to correct foolishness.

Proverbs 27:5 affirms that open rebuke is better than hidden love — supporting the command to rebuke sharply here.

Proverbs 15:5 Related theme

Proverbs 15:31-32 praises heeding reproof—the wise response that the sharp rebuke in Titus expects from those being corrected.

1 Timothy 4:6 Related theme

1 Timothy 4:6 describes being trained in sound doctrine—the positive counterpart to the corrective rebuke in Titus, aiming at the same result.