Robertson Word Pictures - Titus 1:13

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Robertson Word Pictures - Titus 1:13 - 1:13

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Testimony (marturia). Of the poet Epimenides. Paul endorses it from his recent knowledge.

Sharply (apotomōs). Old adverb from apotomos (from apotemnō, to cut off), in N.T. only here and 2Co 13:10, “curtly,” “abruptly.” It is necessary to appear rude sometimes for safety, if the house is on fire and life is in danger.

That they may be sound (hina hugiainōsin). Final clause with hina and present active subjunctive of hugiainō, for which verb see note on 1Ti 1:10.