en_tn_condensed/tit/01/10.md

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 who oppose Paul's gospel message.

empty talkers and deceivers

This phrase describes the rebellious people mentioned in the previous phrase. Here "empty" is a metaphor for useless, and "empty talkers" are people who say useless or foolish things. Alternate translation: "people who say useless things and deceive others" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor)

those of the circumcision

This refers to the Christian Jews who taught that men must be circumcised in order to follow Christ. (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)