He must hold firmly(A) to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine(B) and refute those who oppose it.

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They must stick to the true message they were taught, so their good teaching can help others and correct everyone who opposes it.

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(A)holding firmly the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to [a]exhort in (B)sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict it.

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  1. Titus 1:9 Or encourage

holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.

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