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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 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
Things that are not proper to teach regarding Christ and the Law.
# 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"
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/circumcise]]