740 B
740 B
(Paul turns his attention from the false teachers to Titus and the believers.)
But you
This could be translated as "But you, Titus, in contrast with the false teachers."
with healthy doctrine
"with sound doctrine" or "with correct teachings"
temperate
"sober minded" or "self-controlled." This could be translated as "rule themselves."
sensible
"self-controlled" or "in control of their desires."
sound
This describes the next three things: faith, love, and perseverance. To be "sound" means to be "healthy."
(sound) in faith
"with healthy faith" or "correct in their beliefs"
(sound) in love
"with healthy love"
(sound) in perseverance
"steadfast" or "constant" or "untiring"