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Connecting Statement:
Because of those that would oppose God's word, Paul gives Titus reasons to preach God's word and warns him about false teachers.
rebellious people
These are rebellious people opposing Paul's gospel message.
those of the circumcision
This refers to the Christian Jews who taught that one must be circumcised as they are in order to follow Christ. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)
Their words are worthless
"Their words do not benefit anyone"
It is necessary to stop them
"They must be prevented from spreading their teachings" or "They must be stopped from influencing others by their words"
what they should not teach
These are things that are not proper to teach regarding Christ and the Law because they are not true.
for shameful profit
This refers only to profit that people make by doing things that are not honorable.
break up whole families
"destroy the faith of whole families"