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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 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/translate/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/translate/figs-metonymy)