To whom we gave place by subjection, no, not for an hour; that the truth of the gospel might continue with you.
This is a controversial topic, but it derives from a controversial text. Someone confronted Titus that he, being Greek, should be circumcised. Titus somewhat controversially refused. Peter controversially ate with Gentiles. Then he controversially separated from them. Paul controversially confronted Peter about his hypocrisy. So, you see, it is legitimate to address a controversial subject from this text.
Paul judged some as false brethren
There is such a thing as a professor of the faith who is not a possessor of the faith. That must be clear, and warnings must be issued about the dangers of false professions and of our associations with false brethren.
Some of the brethren were unaware that the judged were false brethren
Imagine how indignant the false brethren would be of this accusation. Imagine also how upset and perhaps confused the brethren, still fooled by the false professors, would be of this accusation against them.
Paul and I think Titus would not submit to the false brethren
I can imagine that created quite a stir among the people.
Unity in a church is a prize to be treasured. But it is not to be had at any price. Unity in a church must only be had among true brethren.
The others must be exposed so the truth “might continue.”
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