Bible in Basic English
"They say that they have knowledge of God, while by their acts they are turning their backs on him; they are hated by all, hard-hearted, and judged to be without value for any good work."
— Titus 1:16-1964, Bible in Basic English
“They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. ”
“They profess that they know God; but by their works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. ”
“They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.”
“They profess to know God but with their deeds they deny him, since they are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.”
“They profess that they know God: but in their works they deny him: being abominable and incredulous and to every good work reprobate. ”
“They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. ”
This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith,
Giving no attention to the fictions of the Jews and the rules of men who have no true knowledge.
To the clean in heart all things are clean: but to those who are unclean and without faith nothing is clean; they become unclean in mind and in thought.
They say that they have knowledge of God, while by their acts they are turning their backs on him; they are hated by all, hard-hearted, and judged to be without value for any good work.