Verse Comparison: Titus 1:9
American Standard Version
holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.
Amplified® Bible
He must hold fast to the sure {and} trustworthy Word of God as he was taught it, so that he may be able both to give stimulating instruction {and} encouragement in sound (wholesome) doctrine and to refute {and} convict those who contradict {and} oppose it [showing the wayward their error].
Darby English Version
clinging to the faithful word according to the doctrine taught, that he may be able both to encourage with sound teaching and refute gainsayers.
International Standard Version
He must be devoted to the trustworthy message that is in agreement with our teaching, so that he may be able to encourage others with healthy doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
King James Version
Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
Young's Literal Translation
holding -- according to the teaching -- to the stedfast word, that he may be able also to exhort in the sound teaching, and the gainsayers to convict;
