Titus 1:9

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
ἀντεχόμενον G472 V-PNP-ASM	Strong's Definition antechomai to hold oneself opposite to, i.e., (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for to hold before or against, hold back, withstand, endure "to keep one's self directly opposite to any one, hold to him firmly, cleave to, paying heed to him
τοῦ G3588 T-GSM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
κατὰ G2596 PREP	Strong's Definition kata (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined) down from, through out "according to, toward, along
τὴν G3588 T-ASF	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
διδαχὴν G1322 N-ASF	Strong's Definition didachē instruction (the act or the matter) teaching that which is taught "doctrine, teaching, concerning something the act of teaching, instruction in religious assemblies of the Christians, to speak in the way of teaching, in distinction from other modes of speaking in public
πιστοῦ G4103 A-GSM	Strong's Definition pistos objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful trusty, faithful of persons who show themselves faithful in the transaction of business, the execution of commands, or the discharge of official duties "one who kept his plighted faith, worthy of trust"that can be relied on easily persuaded believing, confiding, trusting "in the New Testament one who trusts in God's promises one who is convinced that Jesus has been raised from the dead "one who has become convinced that Jesus is the Messiah and author of salvation
λόγου G3056 N-GSM	Strong's Definition logos something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e., Christ) of speech a word, uttered by a living voice, embodies a conception or idea "what someone has said a word "the sayings of God"decree, mandate or order"of the moral precepts given by God"Old Testament prophecy given by the prophets"what is declared, a thought, declaration, aphorism, a weighty saying, a dictum, a maxim discourse the act of speaking, speech "the faculty of speech, skill and practice in speaking"a kind or style of speaking"a continuous speaking discourse, instruction doctrine, teaching"anything reported in speech; a narration, narrative"matter under discussion, thing spoken of, affair, a matter in dispute, case, suit at law"the thing spoken of or talked about; event, deed its use as respect to the mind alone reason, the mental faculty of thinking, meditating, reasoning, calculating "account, i.e., regard, consideration"account, i.e., reckoning, score"account, i.e., answer or explanation in reference to judgment"relation, i.e., with whom as judge we stand in relation reason would reason, cause, ground In John, denotes the essential Word of God, Jesus Christ, the personal wisdom and power in union with God, his minister in creation and government of the universe, the cause of all the world's life both physical and ethical, which for the procurement of man's salvation put on human nature in the person of Jesus the Messiah, the second person in the Godhead, and shone for...
ἵνα G2443 CONJ	Strong's Definition hina in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) that, in order that, so that
δυνατὸς G1415 A-NSM	Strong's Definition dynatos powerful or capable (literally or figuratively); neuter possible able, powerful, mighty, strong mighty in wealth and influence "strong in soul to bear calamities and trials with fortitude and patience "strong in Christian virtue to be able (to do something) mighty, excelling in something "having power for something
ᾖ G5600	Strong's Definition ō (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with G1487 and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be be, may be, etc.
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
παρακαλεῖν G3870 V-PAN	Strong's Definition parakaleō to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation) to call to one's side, call for, summon "to address, speak to, (call to, call upon), which may be done in the way of exhortation, entreaty, comfort, instruction, etc. to admonish, exhort "to beg, entreat, beseech to strive to appease by entreaty to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort to receive consolation, be comforted to encourage, strengthen"exhorting and comforting and encouraging"to instruct, teach
ἐν G1722 PREP	Strong's Definition en ___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc in, by, with
τῇ G3588 T-DSF	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
διδασκαλίᾳ G1319 N-DSF	Strong's Definition didaskalia instruction (the function or the information) teaching, instruction "teaching that which is taught, doctrine "teachings, precepts
τῇ G3588 T-DSF	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ὑγιαινούσῃ G5198 V-PAP-DSF	Strong's Definition hygiainō to have sound health, i.e., be well (in body); figuratively, to be uncorrupt (true in doctrine) to be sound, to be well, to be in good health "metaphorically of Christians whose opinions are free from any mixture of error "of one who keeps the graces and is strong
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
τοὺς G3588 T-APM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
ἀντιλέγοντας G483 V-PAP-APM	Strong's Definition antilegō to dispute, refuse to speak against, gainsay, contradict "to oppose one's self to one, decline to obey him, declare one's self against him, refuse to have anything you do with him
ἐλέγχειν G1651 V-PAN	Strong's Definition elenchō to confute, admonish to convict, refute, confute generally with a suggestion of shame of the person convicted "by conviction to bring to the light, to expose to find fault with, correct by word to reprehend severely, chide, admonish, reprove "to call to account, show one his fault, demand an explanation by deed to chasten, to punish

ἀντεχόμενον τοῦ κατὰ τὴν διδαχὴν πιστοῦ λόγου ἵνα δυνατὸς ᾖ καὶ παρακαλεῖν ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ καὶ τοὺς ἀντιλέγοντας ἐλέγχειν

Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Cross References

2 Thessalonians 2:15

ἄρα οὖν ἀδελφοί στήκετε καὶ κρατεῖτε τὰς παραδόσεις ἃς ἐδιδάχθητε εἴτε διὰ λόγου εἴτε δι' ἐπιστολῆς ἡμῶν

Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.

2 Timothy 1:13

ὑποτύπωσιν ἔχε ὑγιαινόντων λόγων ὧν παρ' ἐμοῦ ἤκουσας ἐν πίστει καὶ ἀγάπῃ τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ·

Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 6:3

εἴ τις ἑτεροδιδασκαλεῖ καὶ μὴ προσέρχεται ὑγιαίνουσιν λόγοις τοῖς τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ καὶ τῇ κατ' εὐσέβειαν διδασκαλίᾳ

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

1 Timothy 1:10

πόρνοις ἀρσενοκοίταις ἀνδραποδισταῖς ψεύσταις ἐπιόρκοις καὶ εἴ τι ἕτερον τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀντίκειται

For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any that is to other thing contrary sound doctrine;

Revelation 3:3

μνημόνευε οὖν πῶς εἴληφας καὶ ἤκουσας καὶ τήρει καὶ μετανόησον ἐὰν οὖν μὴ γρηγορήσῃς ἥξω ἐπὶ σέ ὡς κλέπτης καὶ οὐ μὴ γνῷς ποίαν ὥραν ἥξω ἐπὶ σε

Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

1 Timothy 1:15

πιστὸς ὁ λόγος καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος ὅτι Χριστὸς Ἰησοῦς ἦλθεν εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἁμαρτωλοὺς σῶσαι ὧν πρῶτός εἰμι ἐγώ

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

1 Timothy 4:9

πιστὸς ὁ λόγος καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος·

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

Proverbs 23:23

אֱמֶת קְנֵה וְאַל-תִּמְכֹּר חָכְמָה וּמוּסָר וּבִינָֽה׃

Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

2 Timothy 4:3

ἔσται γὰρ καιρὸς ὅτε τῆς ὑγιαινούσης διδασκαλίας οὐκ ἀνέξονται ἀλλὰ κατὰ τὰς ἐπιθυμίας τὰς ἰδίας ἑαυτοῖς ἐπισωρεύσουσιν διδασκάλους κνηθόμενοι τὴν ἀκοήν

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

1 Corinthians 14:24

ἐὰν δὲ πάντες προφητεύωσιν εἰσέλθῃ δέ τις ἄπιστος ἢ ἰδιώτης ἐλέγχεται ὑπὸ πάντων ἀνακρίνεται ὑπὸ πάντων

But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:

1 Thessalonians 5:21

πάντα δοκιμάζετε τὸ καλὸν κατέχετε

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Acts 18:28

εὐτόνως γὰρ τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις διακατηλέγχετο δημοσίᾳ ἐπιδεικνὺς διὰ τῶν γραφῶν εἶναι τὸν Χριστὸν Ἰησοῦν

For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing that by the scriptures Jesus was Christ.

Titus 2:7

περὶ πάντα σεαυτὸν παρεχόμενος τύπον καλῶν ἔργων ἐν τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ ἀδιἀφθορίαν σεμνότητα ἀφθαρσιαν

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

Titus 1:11

οὓς δεῖ ἐπιστομίζειν οἵτινες ὅλους οἴκους ἀνατρέπουσιν διδάσκοντες ἃ μὴ δεῖ αἰσχροῦ κέρδους χάριν

Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for sake. filthy lucre's

Revelation 3:11

ἰδού ἔρχομαι ταχύ· κράτει ὃ ἔχεις ἵνα μηδεὶς λάβῃ τὸν στέφανόν σου

Behold, I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Job 2:3

וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֶל-הַשָּׂטָן הֲשַׂמְתָּ לִבְּךָ אֶל-עַבְדִּי אִיּוֹב כִּי אֵין כָּמֹהוּ בָּאָרֶץ אִישׁ תָּם וְיָשָׁר יְרֵא אֱלֹהִים וְסָר מֵרָע וְעֹדֶנּוּ מַֽחֲזִיק בְּתֻמָּתוֹ וַתְּסִיתֵנִי בוֹ לְבַלְּעוֹ חִנָּֽם׃

And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause.

2 Timothy 2:2

καὶ ἃ ἤκουσας παρ' ἐμοῦ διὰ πολλῶν μαρτύρων ταῦτα παράθου πιστοῖς ἀνθρώποις οἵτινες ἱκανοὶ ἔσονται καὶ ἑτέρους διδάξαι

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

Jude 1:3

Ἀγαπητοί πᾶσαν σπουδὴν ποιούμενος γράφειν ὑμῖν περὶ τῆς κοινῆς σωτηρίας ἀνάγκην ἔσχον γράψαι ὑμῖν παρακαλῶν ἐπαγωνίζεσθαι τῇ ἅπαξ παραδοθείσῃ τοῖς ἁγίοις πίστει

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was for me needful to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.

Titus 2:1

Σὺ δὲ λάλει ἃ πρέπει τῇ ὑγιαινούσῃ διδασκαλίᾳ

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

1 Timothy 1:19

ἔχων πίστιν καὶ ἀγαθὴν συνείδησιν ἥν τινες ἀπωσάμενοι περὶ τὴν πίστιν ἐναυάγησαν

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

Titus 1:8

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