Titus 1:8-9

1:8 Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled. 1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, ¹  so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching ²  and correct those who speak against it.

[1:9]  ¹ tn Grk “the faithful message in accordance with the teaching” (referring to apostolic teaching).

[1:9]  ² tn Grk “the healthy teaching” (referring to what was just mentioned).