3:11a
knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful: The term such a man refers to any divisive person, any person who will not listen to Titus’ warnings. Paul was not talking about a specific person, but about any and all people who caused divisions in the church. So in some languages it may be natural to use a plural form. For example:
You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful (New International Version (2011 Revision))
corrupt: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as corrupt describes people who are not upright and straightforward in their character and behavior. Figuratively speaking, they are twisted.
Here are some other ways to translate this word:
warped (New International Version (2011 Revision))
-or-
perverted (Revised Standard Version)
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deviated from what is right (New American Standard Bible)
sinful: The Greek word that the Berean Standard Bible translates as sinful is a verb that describes someone who habitually or regularly sins.
3:11b
he is self-condemned: This type of person condemns himself by the way he behaves. This means that the sinful things that these people do make it clear to everyone that they are sinners, in the wrong. Their sinful behavior shows what sort of people they are and proves that that they are in the wrong.
Here are some other ways to translate this:
their own sins show how guilty they are (Contemporary English Version)
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their sins prove that they are wrong (Good News Bible)
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condemned by their own actions (God’s Word)
Section 3:12–15
Final instructions and greetings
This is the final section of the letter. Paul concludes the letter with instructions about Titus’ situation, closing greetings, and a blessing.
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