Titus 1:8

but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;

"The absence here of any unusual or exceptional qualities shows again the realistic approach of the apostle."[20] Upright, honest, clean family men are those to be sought out and appointed. However, the words "just and holy" indicate that they must also be God-fearing, righteous, and deeply devoted to holy religion. Any "nice fellow" is not necessarily elder material.

Given to hospitality ... For special comment on the subject of hospitality, see my Commentary on Hebrews, pp. 342-344. Hospitality in the New Testament sense does not mean merely entertaining one's friends, but far more.