{Testimony} (marturia). Of the poet Epimenides. Paul
endorses it from his recent knowledge. {Sharply} (apotom(9373)).
Old adverb from apotomos (from apotemn(935c), to cut off), in N.T.
only here and  2Co 13:10 , "curtly," "abruptly." It is necessary
to appear rude sometimes for safety, if the house is on fire and
life is in danger. {That they may be sound} (hina hugiain(9373)in).
Final clause with hina and present active subjunctive of
hugiain(935c), for which verb see on 氣Ti 1:10|.