Chinese Bible TNV 2012 (Traditional) (客語聖經 – 現代臺灣客語譯本，新舊約全書客語聖經 – 漢字版)
在 克里特 人中間，有本地一個先知識恁樣講：「 克里特 人常常講花撩，係兇惡个禽獸，豺食又懶尸。」
这是什么意思？
This verse mentions a prophet from Crete who said that Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and lazy people. It’s Titus quoting someone else to make a point about the behavior of some in Crete.
儿童解释
Imagine if your friend told you that all kids from another school were very naughty. That's what this prophet is saying, but he's talking about grown-ups too!
历史背景
Titus was written by Paul around 63-65 AD to Titus, a young pastor in Crete. The Cretans had a bad reputation for dishonesty and laziness within the early Christian communities.
今日应用
Think of a colleague who often makes promises but doesn't follow through. This verse suggests being cautious about trusting such people until they prove themselves reliable.
Paul, the author of Titus, quotes a Cretan prophet who criticized his own people. This shows that even among them, their reputation for dishonesty was acknowledged.
Why does Paul include this quote from a Cretan in his letter to Titus?
Paul uses the quote as evidence of the Cretans' bad behavior and warns Titus about the challenges he will face in leading the church there.
What does 'slow bellies' mean in this context?
'Slow bellies' likely refers to laziness or gluttony, indicating that the Cretans were not just dishonest but also lacked diligence and self-control.
Does Titus 1:12 imply all Cretans are liars and lazy?
While the verse generalizes about the Cretan people, it doesn't mean every single person from Crete. It's a comment on the reputation of the region.