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After that, have nothing to do with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/titus/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/titus/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/titus/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/titus/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Reject a factious man after one and a second admonition,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/titus/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/titus/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/titus/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/titus/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Reject a factious man after a first and second warning,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/titus/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Reject a factious man after a first and second warning,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/titus/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Reject a factious man after a first and second warning,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/titus/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />After a first and second warning reject a divisive man [who promotes heresy and causes dissension—ban him from your fellowship and have nothing more to do with him],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/titus/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/titus/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/titus/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />A factious man after a first and second admonition refuse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/titus/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Warn troublemakers once or twice. Then don't have anything else to do with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/titus/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />A man that is heretical after a first and second admonition refuse;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/titus/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Have nothing to do with people who continue to teach false doctrine after you have warned them once or twice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/titus/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Give at least two warnings to those who cause divisions, and then have nothing more to do with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/titus/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Have nothing to do with a divisive person after you have warned him once or twice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/titus/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/titus/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Reject a divisive person after one or two warnings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/titus/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/titus/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A man that is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, reject;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/titus/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />After a first and second admonition, have nothing further to do with any one who will not be taught;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/titus/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/titus/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Reject a heretical man, after a first and second admonition,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/titus/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Reject a factious man after one and a second admonition,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/titus/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A sectarian man, after a first and second admonition be rejecting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/titus/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A man, a heretic after one and the second admonition, reject;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/titus/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A man that is a heretic, after the first and second admonition, avoid: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/titus/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Avoid a man who is a heretic, after the first and second correction,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/titus/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After a first and second warning, break off contact with a heretic,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/titus/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone who causes divisions,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/titus/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />After you have admonished the heretic once or twice shun him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/titus/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Avoid a man who is a heretic after the first and second admonitions,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/titus/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />A man that is a sectary, reject, after the first and second admonition,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/titus/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Reject a heretical man after the first and second admonition;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/titus/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />An heretical person after a first and second admonition reject;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/titus/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />A man that is an heretick, after the first and second admonition, avoid:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/titus/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />After a first and second admonition, have nothing further to do with any one who will not be taught;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/titus/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />A factious man, after a first and a second admonition, avoid;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/titus/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />reject <i>therefore such</i> an heretical man, after the first and second admonition; knowing that such a one is perverted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/titus/3-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sUo2G9e65Ig?start=376" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/titus/3.htm">Avoiding Divisions</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9</span>But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3868.htm" title="3868: paraitou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- From para and the middle voice of aiteo; to beg off, i.e. Deprecate, decline, shun.">Reject</a> <a href="/greek/141.htm" title="141: hairetikon (Adj-AMS) -- Disposed to form sects, sectarian, heretical, factious. From the same as hairetizo; a schismatic.">a divisive</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpon (N-AMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">man</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">after</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: mian (Adj-AFS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">a first</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1208.htm" title="1208: deuteran (Adj-AFS) -- Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.">second</a> <a href="/greek/3559.htm" title="3559: nouthesian (N-AFS) -- A warning, admonition, counsel. From nous and a derivative of tithemi; calling attention to, i.e. mild rebuke or warning.">admonition,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a></span><br />If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:6</a></span><br />Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14-15</a></span><br />Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm">1 Corinthians 5:11</a></span><br />But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17</a></span><br />Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">1 Timothy 6:3-5</a></span><br />If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, / he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions, / and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-23.htm">2 Timothy 2:23-25</a></span><br />But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling. / And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. / He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Galatians 1:8-9</a></span><br />But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse! / As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be under a curse!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_john/1-10.htm">2 John 1:10-11</a></span><br />If anyone comes to you but does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your home or even greet him. / Whoever greets such a person shares in his evil deeds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">1 Timothy 1:19-20</a></span><br />holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith. / Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-5.htm">2 Timothy 3:5</a></span><br />having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-10.htm">Proverbs 22:10</a></span><br />Drive out the mocker, and conflict will depart; even quarreling and insults will cease.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-19.htm">Proverbs 6:19</a></span><br />a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Proverbs 20:3</a></span><br />It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">A man that is an heretic after the first and second admonition reject;</p><p class="hdg">heretick.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">1 Corinthians 11:19</a></b></br> For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Galatians 5:20</a></b></br> Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></b></br> But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.</p><p class="hdg">after.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a></b></br> Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">2 Corinthians 13:2</a></b></br> I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare:</p><p class="hdg">reject.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17</a></b></br> Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/5-4.htm">1 Corinthians 5:4-13</a></b></br> In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/5-12.htm">Galatians 5:12</a></b></br> I would they were even cut off which trouble you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">Admonishing</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Admonition</a> <a href="/titus/3-9.htm">Avoid</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Church</a> <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Factious</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">First</a> <a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Further</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/titus/3-3.htm">Once</a> <a href="/galatians/2-13.htm">Opinions</a> <a href="/galatians/5-3.htm">Protest</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-23.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/titus/1-14.htm">Reject</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">Rejecting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/13-2.htm">Second</a> <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Society</a> <a href="/titus/1-11.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/titus/3-3.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Twice</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">Warn</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">Warning</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/8-11.htm">Admonishing</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-5.htm">Admonition</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">Avoid</a> <a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Church</a> <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Factious</a> <a href="/hebrews/1-10.htm">First</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-11.htm">Further</a> <a href="/philemon/1-13.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/philemon/1-11.htm">Once</a> <a href="/james/1-8.htm">Opinions</a> <a href="/genesis/21-25.htm">Protest</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-24.htm">Refuse</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-25.htm">Reject</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-13.htm">Rejecting</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/6-3.htm">Society</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Time</a> <a href="/jude/1-12.htm">Twice</a> <a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Warn</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Warning</a><div class="vheading2">Titus 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Titus is further directed by Paul concerning the things that he should teach and not teach.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/titus/3-10.htm">He is to reject obstinate heretics.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/titus/3-12.htm">Paul appoints him time and place wherein he should come unto him.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the early church, divisiveness could lead to significant disruptions, as seen in the conflicts addressed in Paul's letters to the Corinthians. The term "divisive" refers to someone causing factions or schisms, which is contrary to the unity Christ prayed for in <a href="/john/17-21.htm">John 17:21</a>. The Greek word used here, "hairetikos," implies someone who chooses to follow their own opinions over the collective teaching of the church. This instruction aligns with the broader biblical theme of maintaining peace and unity, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/4-3.htm">Ephesians 4:3</a>.<p><b>after a first and second admonition</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the process of church discipline, which is rooted in patience and grace. The "first and second admonition" suggests a structured approach to correction, reflecting the principles found in <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a>, where Jesus outlines steps for addressing sin within the community. The use of "admonition" indicates a warning or correction intended to bring about repentance and restoration. This approach underscores the value of giving individuals opportunities to change before taking more drastic measures, reflecting God's patience and desire for reconciliation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a></b><br>A trusted companion of the Apostle Paul, Titus was a Gentile convert and a leader in the early church. Paul left him in Crete to organize the church and appoint elders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to Titus, providing guidance on church leadership and Christian living.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/crete.htm">Crete</a></b><br>An island in the Mediterranean where Titus was stationed to oversee the church. Known for its diverse population and moral challenges.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/divisive_man.htm">Divisive Man</a></b><br>Refers to individuals causing division within the church community, often through false teachings or contentious behavior.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/admonition.htm">Admonition</a></b><br>A warning or reprimand intended to correct behavior. In the context of the church, it is a step towards maintaining unity and doctrinal purity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_unity.htm">The Importance of Unity</a></b><br>Unity in the church is crucial for its witness and effectiveness. Divisive behavior undermines the mission of the church and must be addressed promptly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_church_discipline.htm">The Role of Church Discipline</a></b><br>Church discipline is not punitive but restorative. It aims to bring the erring individual back into fellowship and protect the church's integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_process_of_admonition.htm">The Process of Admonition</a></b><br>Admonition should be done with love and patience, following the biblical process. It involves clear communication and an opportunity for repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a></b><br>Church leaders must exercise discernment in identifying and addressing divisive individuals. This requires wisdom and courage to uphold biblical standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_balance_of_grace_and_truth.htm">The Balance of Grace and Truth</a></b><br>While grace should abound in our interactions, truth must not be compromised. Addressing divisiveness requires a balance of both.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_titus_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Titus 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_god_separate_from_israel.htm">How should church members address criticism of their pastor?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_heresy_mean.htm">What is the definition and meaning of heresy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_disfellowship.htm">What does the Bible say about disfellowshipping?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_address_pastor_criticism.htm">How should church members address criticism of their pastor?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/titus/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">A man that is an heretick.</span>--The Greek word translated "heretick" in the New Testament occurs here only. The term "heresies" occurs twice (<a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm" title="For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.">1Corinthians 11:19</a>; <a href="/galatians/5-20.htm" title="Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, jealousies, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,">Galatians 5:20</a>). In neither, however, of these passages does the word signify there a fundamental or doctrinal error. This sense belongs to a usage of later times. From the meaning of the word "heresy" in these passages of St. Paul, we are able to deduce the signification of the term "heretic" here. The "heretic" of the Church in Crete appears to have been a man who, dissatisfied with the organisation and discipline introduced by Titus into the Christian community--not improbably considering himself in some way slighted--withdrew himself from the common body, and gathering round him other discontented spirits, established what might be termed a rival Church in Crete. Although at first, perhaps, no marked erroneous teaching forms part of the practice of such schismatics, still the tendency in such small rival communities is ever more and more to distinguish between <span class= "ital">their</span> teaching and that of the larger body from whom they, in the first instance, cut themselves adrift.<p><span class= "bld">After the first and second admonition reject.</span>--The Greek word rendered "reject" would be more accurately translated <span class= "ital">shun, </span>or <span class= "ital">avoid.</span> There was, no doubt, some self-willed factious party leader in Crete well known to St. Paul to whom he referred here; but partly out of a loving hope that Titus would win him to his side, partly from the knowledge that this Letter was a public instruction to many a Church besides that of Crete, the disturber remained nameless. He was <span class= "ital">to</span> be exhorted once, twice, and then if he remained contumacious he was to be left simply alone to his own devices. The community over which Titus presided in the place of Paul no longer were to know the obstinate heretic as a brother.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/titus/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> <span class="accented">- Heretical</span> for <span class="accented">an heretick</span>, A.V.; a for <span class="accented">the</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">refuse</span> for <span class="accented">reject</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Heretical</span> (<span class="greek">αἱρετικόν</span>); only here in the New Testament, not found in the LXX., but used in classical Greek for "<span class="accented">intelligent</span>," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> able to choose. The use of it here by St. Paul is drawn from the use of <span class="greek">αἵρεσις</span> for "a sect" (<a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Acts 5:17</a>; <a href="/acts/15-5.htm">Acts 15:5</a>; <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5, 14</a>; <a href="/acts/26-5.htm">Acts 26:5</a>; <a href="/acts/28-22.htm">Acts 28:22</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">1 Corinthians 11:19</a>; <a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Galatians 5:20</a>; <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a>), or the doctrines taught by a sect. The <span class="accented">heretic</span> is one who forsakes the truth held by the Church, and <span class="accented">chooses</span> some doctrine of his own devising (<span class="greek">αἵρεσις</span>). The tendency of such departures from the doctrine of the Church to assume more and more of a deadly character, and to depart wider and wider from the truth, gave to the name of heretic a darker shade of condemnation in the mouth of Church writers as time advanced. But even in apostolic times some denied the resurrection (<a href="/2_timothy/2-11.htm">2 Timothy 2:11, 12</a>); others denied the Lord that bought them (<a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a>); and there were some who were of the synagogue of Satan (<a href="/revelation/2-9.htm">Revelation 2:9</a>); so that already an heretical man, drawing away disciples after him, was a great blot in the Church. <span class="cmt_word">Admonition</span> (<span class="greek">νουθεσία</span>); as <a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Ephesians 6:4</a>. <span class="cmt_word">After a first and second admonition refuse</span> (<span class="greek">παραιτοῦ</span>); see <a href="/1_timothy/4-7.htm">1 Timothy 4:7</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/5-11.htm">1 Timothy 5:11</a>. It does not clearly appear what is intended by this term In <a href="/1_timothy/5-11.htm">1 Timothy 5:11</a> it meant refusing admission into the college of Church widows. If these had been persons seeking admission into the Church, or ordination, it would mean "refuse them." Vitringa (Huther) thinks it means "excommunication." Beza, Ellicott, Huther, Alford, etc., render it "shun," "let alone," "cease to admonish," and the like. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/titus/3-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Reject</span><br /><span class="grk">παραιτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(paraitou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3868.htm">Strong's 3868: </a> </span><span class="str2">From para and the middle voice of aiteo; to beg off, i.e. Deprecate, decline, shun.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a divisive</span><br /><span class="grk">αἱρετικὸν</span> <span class="translit">(hairetikon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_141.htm">Strong's 141: </a> </span><span class="str2">Disposed to form sects, sectarian, heretical, factious. From the same as hairetizo; a schismatic.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄνθρωπον</span> <span class="translit">(anthrōpon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">after</span><br /><span class="grk">μετὰ</span> <span class="translit">(meta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">a first</span><br /><span class="grk">μίαν</span> <span class="translit">(mian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> </span><span class="str2">One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">second</span><br /><span class="grk">δευτέραν</span> <span class="translit">(deuteran)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1208.htm">Strong's 1208: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">admonition,</span><br /><span class="grk">νουθεσίαν</span> <span class="translit">(nouthesian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> </span><span class="str2">A warning, admonition, counsel. 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