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αὐτοκατάκριτος
Autokatakritos
Adjective
Self-Condemned

Definition

The Greek adjective autokatakritos is a compound of autos (self) and katakrinō (to condemn). It means self-condemned — condemned by one's own actions, words, or conscience. A hapax legomenon, appearing only in Titus 3:11. It describes a person whose own behavior renders any external judgment unnecessary.

Usage & Theological Significance

Titus 3:10-11: 'Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.' Persistent division in the church is a self-condemnation. Our own standards condemn us before God condemns us (Romans 2:1). The mirror of our behavior reflects our spiritual state.

Key Bible Verses

Titus 3:11 You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.
Titus 3:10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.
Romans 2:1 you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself.
Job 9:20 Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me.
1 John 3:20 If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts.

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