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This testimony is true. For this reason reprimand them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,

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

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

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

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.

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.

They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable and disobedient and worthless for any good deed.

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

But as for you, proclaim the things which are fitting for sound doctrine.

But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: