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Titus 1:8
8Instead, he must be hospitable, love what is good, use good judgment, be fair and moral, and have self-control.
Titus 1:8 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
- New International Version (NIV)Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.
- English Standard Version (ESV)but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
- New King James Version (NKJV)but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled,
Context of Titus 1:8
6A spiritual leader must have a good reputation. He must have only one wife and have children who are believers. His children shouldn’t be known for having wild lifestyles or being rebellious. 7Because a bishop is a supervisor appointed by God, he must have a good reputation. He must not be a stubborn or irritable person. He must not drink too much or be a violent person. He must not use shameful ways to make money. Instead, he must be hospitable, love what is good, use good judgment, be fair and moral, and have self-control. 9He must be devoted to the trustworthy message we teach. Then he can use these accurate teachings to encourage people and correct those who oppose the word. 10There are many believers, especially converts from Judaism, who are rebellious. They speak nonsense and deceive people.
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Commentaries on Titus 1:8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8A lover of hospitality - · A lover of strangers. See the note on 1 Timothy 3:2. Instead of , one MS. has , a lover of the poor. That minister who neglects the poor, but is frequent in his visits to the rich, knows little of his Master's work, and has little of his Master's spirit. A lover of good men - · A lover of goodness or of good things in general. Sober - Prudent in all his conduct. Just in all his dealings. Holy in his heart. Temperate…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 8But a lover of hospitality - Notes, 1 Timothy 3:2. A lover of good men - Margin, “or things.” The Greek ( ́ philagathos) means, a lover of good, and may apply to any thing that is good. It may refer to good men, as included under the general term good; and there is no more essential qualification of a bishop than this. A man who sustains the office of a minister of the gospel, should love every good object, and be ever ready to promote it; and he should…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-9Verses 5-9 The character and qualification of pastors, here called elders and bishops, agree with what the apostle wrote to Timothy. Being such bishops and overseers of the flock, to be examples to them, and God's stewards to take care of the affairs of his household, there is great reason that they should be blameless. What they are not to be, is plainly shown, as well as what they are to be, as servants of Christ, and able ministers of the letter and…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-9Titus was instructed to appoint leaders in order to complete what was unfinished—that is, to establish the church (compare 1 Timothy 3:1–13). Deacons are not mentioned, possibly because these were new, small churches. These leadership qualities might be an accommodation to the newness of these converts and the roughness of their culture. It is assumed that the elders will be male (see 1 Timothy 3:4–5).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. lover of hospitality--needed especially in those days (Ro 12:13; 1Ti 3:2; He 13:2; 1Pe 4:9; 3Jo 5). Christians travelling from one place to another were received and forwarded on their journey by their brethren. lover of good men--Greek, "a lover of (all that is) good," men or things (Php 4:8, 9). sober--towards one's self; "discreet"; "self-restrained" [Alford], (see on 1Ti 2:9). just--towards "men." holy--towards God (see on 1Th 2:10)…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Titus 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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