Titus 1:6 ESV

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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 1:6

if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly.This list of the qualifications of elders is substantially the same as that given to Timothy (1 Timothy 3:1ff); and that list with the comments should be noted in connection with what is written here.Blameless ... means "above reproach," and is an inclusive term that appears to blanket the whole list of checkpoints enumerated.Husband of one wife ... There can be no doubt that... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Titus 1:6

Titus 1:6. Having faithful children— Having believing children. This is mentioned with great propriety; for if a man were not careful to instruct his children in the principles of Christianity, there would be great reason to doubt whether he were heartyinthebeliefof it himself; and if a man had only unbelieving children in his house, that is to say, such as were so obstinate that they could not be brought to embrace Christianity, byany of the arguments which could be laid before them, in that... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Titus 1:6

6. (Compare Notes, see on :-.) The thing dwelt on here as the requisite in a bishop, is a good reputation among those over whom he is to be set. The immorality of the Cretan professors rendered this a necessary requisite in one who was to be a reprover: and their unsoundness in doctrine also made needful great steadfastness in the faith (Titus 1:9; Titus 1:13). having faithful children—that is, believing children. He who could not bring his children to faith, how shall he bring others?... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 1:5-9

A. The appointment of elders 1:5-9Paul began his instructions with these directions to emphasize the priority of setting qualified leaders over the affairs of the local churches (cf. Acts 6:3). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 1:5-11

II. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING THE CHURCH IN ORDER 1:5-3:11As in 1 Timothy, Paul plunged into the business of his letter immediately since he was writing a trusted colleague. This partially explains the absence of a thanksgiving section in these two epistles. The serious threat of false teaching may be another reason. By contrast, 2 Timothy is more personal, and it contains a thanksgiving. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 1:6-9

Paul listed 17 qualifications for an elder here. 1 Timothy 3 contains 15, but they are very similar and in some cases identical, though some here are new."Since the office of bishop is one of authority and power, the vices named are those to which persons in such positions are tempted." [Note: F. D. Gealy, The First and Second Epistles to Timothy and the Epistle to Titus, in The Interpreter’s Bible, 11:528.] Social and domestic qualifications1. "Above reproach" (Titus 1:6), blameless, is the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 1:1-16

Greeting. Directions For Organising the Cretan Church1-16. ’Paul an Apostle, to Titus his own son in the faith. In appointing elders in the towns of Crete, see to their character, and be sure that they keep the faith. There are Judaisers in the island, and the Cretans are liars; so Church officers must be especially careful that their discourse may be sound.’1. Paul, a servant of God] St. Paul does not elsewhere use this designation in his superscriptions; so an imitator would be unlikely to... read more

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 1:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Titus 1:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Titus 1:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 1:5-9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 1:5-11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 1:6-9

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 1:1-16

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