Titus 1:12

One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.

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Other Translations for Titus 1:12

BSB
As one of their own prophets has said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons."
AKJV
One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
CPDV
A certain one of these, a prophet of their own kind, said: "The Cretans are ever liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons."
ERV
One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, Cretans are alway liars, evil beasts, idle gluttons.
NHEB
One of them, a prophet of their own, said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and idle gluttons."
SMT
A certain of them said, their own prophet, The Cretians always liars, evil beasts, lazy bellies.

Commentary for Titus 1:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Titus 1:12
Summary
Cretans have reputation for dishonesty
Place
Crete
Event
Quoting proverb about Cretans
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching