Titus 1:16

16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

Titus 1:16 in Other Translations

KJV
16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
ESV
16 They profess to know God, but they deny him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, unfit for any good work.
NLT
16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.
MSG
16 They say they know God, but their actions speak louder than their words. They're real creeps, disobedient good-for-nothings.
CSB
16 They profess to know God, but they deny Him by their works. They are detestable, disobedient, and disqualified for any good work.

Titus 1:16 In-Context

14 and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the merely human commands of those who reject the truth.
15 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted.
16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Jeremiah 5:2; Jeremiah 12:2; 1 John 2:4
  • 2. Hosea 8:2,3
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