16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.


In Context

13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.

16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

Titus 1:16 in Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:16They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:16They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:16They profess that they know God: but in their works they deny him; being abominable, and incredulous, and to every good work reprobate.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:16They profess to know God, but in works deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and found worthless as to every good work.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:16They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and to every good work reprobate.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:16They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:16God they profess to know, and in the works they deny Him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work disapproved.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:16They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and to every good work reprobate.