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


In Context

13 This testimony is true. For this cause, reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

14 not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

15 To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.

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

Titus 1:16 in Other Translations

The 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 unto every good work reprobate.

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 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.