Titus 1:16

Updated: June 3, 2025
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They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.
World English Bible (WEB)
They profess{G3670}{(G5719)} that they know{G1492}{(G5760)} God{G2316}; but{G1161} in works{G2041} they deny{G720}{(G5736)} him, being{G5607}{(G5752)} abominable{G947}, and{G2532} disobedient{G545}, and{G2532} unto{G4314} every{G3956} good{G18} work{G2041} reprobate{G96}.
KJV with Strongs
(16) They profess to know אֱלֹהִים Elohim but deny by works, being detestable, disobedient and disqualified towards every good work.
The F.O.G
[16] They claim intimate knowledge of God, but their actions forcefully deny Him. They are detestable in their disobedience and thoroughly unfit for any genuinely good work.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
God they profess to know, and in the works they deny Him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work disapproved.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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