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The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:5-9

Church order. "For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting," etc. Titus was now at Crete. "Crete, over whose Christian population Titus had been placed by Paul, was a well-known, large, and populous island in the Mediterranean. It lies geographically further south than any of the European islands, and, roughly speaking, almost at an equal distance from each of the three Old World continents, Europe, Asia, Africa. We identify it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:6

Any man is for any be, A.V.; children that believe for faithful children, A.V.; who are not for not, A.V. Blameless ( ἀνέγκλητος ); see 1 Timothy 3:10 , note. The husband of one wife (see 1 Timothy 3:2 , note £ ). Having children that believe (see 1 Timothy 3:4 ). Mark the importance given to the "elder's" family as well as to his personal character. Not accused ( μὴ ἐν κατηγορίᾳ κ . τ . λ ..); literally, not under an accusation (see 1 Timothy... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:6-7

The character of bishops—their negative qualifications. The apostle first mentions their qualifications in a moral point of view before he speaks of their duties as teachers. I. BLAMELESSNESS . The minister must be one against whom no charge can be brought. His name must be spotless ( 1 Corinthians 1:8 ; Colossians 1:22 ). The Church must be able to respect him. 1. Because he must be an example to the believers. 2. Because he could not otherwise consistently check or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:7

The for a, A.V.: God ' s steward for the steward of God, A.V.; no brawler for not given to wine, A.V.; greedy of for given to, A.V. Blameless (see Titus 1:6 ). God's steward ( οἰκονόμον ); comp. 1 Corinthians 4:1 , 1 Corinthians 4:2 ; 1 Peter 4:10 . (For the office of the steward, see Luke 12:42 , Luke 12:43 .) Self-willed ( αὐθάδη ); elsewhere in the New Testament only in 2 Peter 2:10 ; in the LXX . Genesis 49:3 , Genesis 49:9 and ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:7-9

The overseers. "For a bishop," etc. Here we have the moral qualification necessary for an overseer or bishop of the Churches. These bishops were to be an order by themselves, not, as Baxter would have them," Primus inter pares," or "first among equals." Each overseer who was naturally placed in a leading city ought, from his prominence as overseer of the district, to be a ministerial example to his brethren. The practical counsels here given apply equally to all aspects of the "overseer,"... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 1:6

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife - See the notes at 1 Timothy 3:2.Having faithful children - See the notes at 1 Timothy 3:4-5. That is, having a family well-governed, and well-trained in religion. The word here - πιστὰ pista - applied to the children, and rendered faithful, does not necessarily mean that they should be truly pious, but it is descriptive of those who had been well-trained, and were in due subordination. If a man’s family were not of his character - if his children... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 1:7

For a bishop must be blameless - 1 Timothy 3:2.As the steward of God - See notes, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2. A man, in order to perform the duties of such an office, should be one against whom no accusation could lie.Not self-willed - Compare 2 Peter 2:10. The word - αὐθάδης authadēs - does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. It means, properly, self-complacent; and then, assuming, arrogant, imperious; Robinson, Lexicon - The gist of the offence - the very “head and front” - is that of being... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 1:6-9

Titus 1:6-9. If any be blameless As to his conduct, shunning the appearance of evil, and walking in all the ordinances and commandments of God; the husband of one wife See on 1 Timothy 3:2; having faithful, or believing children As τεκνα πιστα may be properly rendered; that is, not infidels, but such as embrace the Christian faith; not accused of riot Ασωτιαστυ of luxury, or intemperance; or unruly Ανυποτακτα , refractory or disobedient. The apostle required that the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 1:1-16

1:1-16 THE NEED FOR ELDERSGod appointed Paul to be a preacher of the gospel, but Paul knows that this work involves more than merely the announcement of a message. God has chosen sinners to be his people, and Paul’s first aim is to present the gospel in such a way that he can lead these people to eternal life. More than that, Paul wants to go on and instruct them in the Christian truth, so that they might develop practical godliness in their lives. His writing to Titus in Crete is in accordance... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 1:6

If . App-118 . any . App-123 . blameless . Greek. anenkletos . Elsewhere, Titus 1:7 . 1 Corinthians 1:8 . 1 Corinthians 1:22 ; 1 Timothy 3:10 , Compare 1 Timothy 3:2 . husband , App-123 . faithful . App-150 . children. App-108 . not. App-105 . IL accused. Greek. en ( App-104 .) kategoria . See John 18:29 , unruly. Greek. anupotaktos , Occ, Titus 1:10 , and elsewhere, 1 Timothy 1:9 , Hebrews 2:8 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:5-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:6-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 1:7-9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 1:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 1:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 1:6-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 1:1-16

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 1:6

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