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He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/titus/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/titus/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/titus/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, <i>and</i> disciplined;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/titus/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/titus/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/titus/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />but hospitable, loving what is good, self-controlled, righteous, holy, disciplined,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/titus/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/titus/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/titus/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/titus/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And <i>he must be</i> hospitable [to believers, as well as strangers], a lover of what is good, sensible (upright), fair, devout, self-disciplined [above reproach—whether in public or in private].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/titus/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/titus/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, righteous, holy, self-controlled, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/titus/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/titus/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Instead, they must be friendly to strangers and enjoy doing good things. They must also be sensible, fair, pure, and self-controlled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/titus/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />but given to hospitality, a lover of good, soberminded, just, holy, temperate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/titus/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Instead, he must be hospitable, love what is good, use good judgment, be fair and moral, and have self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/titus/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He must be hospitable and love what is good. He must be self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/titus/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Instead, he must be hospitable to strangers, must appreciate what is good, and be sensible, honest, moral, and self-controlled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/titus/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/titus/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/titus/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/titus/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but hospitable to strangers, a lover of goodness, sober-minded, upright, saintly, self-controlled;<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/titus/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/titus/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/titus/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />but a lover of strangers, a lover of [the] good, sober-minded, righteous, holy, self-controlled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/titus/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, <i>and</i> disciplined;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/titus/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> but a lover of strangers, a lover of good men, sober-minded, righteous, kind, self-controlled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/titus/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But hospitable, a lover of good, of sound mind, just, holy, holding firm;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/titus/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But given to hospitality, gentle, sober, just, holy, continent: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/titus/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />but instead: hospitable, kind, sober, just, holy, chaste,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/titus/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but hospitable, a lover of goodness, temperate, just, holy, and self-controlled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/titus/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but he must be hospitable, a lover of goodness, prudent, upright, devout, and self-controlled.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/titus/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good things, sober, just, pious, and temperate of worldly desires;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/titus/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But he should love strangers, love goodness, should be modest, just, holy, and keep himself from lusts.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/titus/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />but hospitable, a lover of goodness, sober-minded, just, holy, temperate,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/titus/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />but hospitable, loving the good, prudent, righteous, holy, temperate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/titus/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />but the stranger?s host, the good man?s friend, grave, just, holy, temperate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/titus/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />but a lover of hospitality, humane, prudent, just, holy, temperate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/titus/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />but hospitable to strangers, a lover of goodness, sober-minded, upright, saintly, self-controlled;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/titus/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />but hospitable, a lover of good, sober-minded, righteous, pious, temperate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/titus/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />but hospitable, benevolent, sober, just, holy, temperate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/titus/1-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sUo2G9e65Ig?start=73" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/titus/1.htm">Appointing Elders on Crete</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-absorbed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">Instead,</a> <a href="/greek/5382.htm" title="5382: philoxenon (Adj-AMS) -- Hospitable, loving strangers. From philos and xenos; fond of guests, i.e. Hospitable.">he must be hospitable,</a> <a href="/greek/5358.htm" title="5358: philagathon (Adj-AMS) -- Loving what is good. From philos and agathos; fond to good, i.e. A promoter of virtue.">a lover of good,</a> <a href="/greek/4998.htm" title="4998: sōphrona (Adj-AMS) -- From the base of sozo and that of phren; safe in mind, i.e. Self-controlled.">self-controlled,</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaion (Adj-AMS) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">upright,</a> <a href="/greek/3741.htm" title="3741: hosion (Adj-AMS) -- Holy, pious, godly, beloved of God. Of uncertain affinity; properly, right, i.e. Hallowed.">holy,</a> <a href="/greek/1468.htm" title="1468: enkratē (Adj-AMS) -- Self-controlled. From en and kratos; strong in a thing, i.e. self-controlled.">and disciplined.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">9</span>He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2-3</a></span><br />An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, / not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2-3</a></span><br />Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">1 Timothy 6:11</a></span><br />But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">2 Timothy 2:24</a></span><br />And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a></span><br />And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-13</a></span><br />Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a></span><br />Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2</a></span><br />with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a></span><br />Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-20.htm">Proverbs 31:20</a></span><br />She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a></span><br />Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;</p><p class="hdg">a lover of hospitality.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2</a></b></br> A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;</p><p class="hdg">a lover of good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/18-1.htm">1 Samuel 18:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/5-1.htm">1 Kings 5:1,7</a></b></br> And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-3.htm">Psalm 16:3</a></b></br> <i>But</i> to the saints that <i>are</i> in the earth, and <i>to</i> the excellent, in whom <i>is</i> all my delight.</p><p class="hdg">men.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/titus/2-7.htm">Titus 2:7</a></b></br> In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine <i>shewing</i> uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">2 Corinthians 6:4-8</a></b></br> But in all <i>things</i> approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:10</a></b></br> Ye <i>are</i> witnesses, and God <i>also</i>, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Devout</a> <a 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href="/titus/2-2.htm">Sober-Minded</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Strangers</a> <a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Temperate</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Titus 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Paul greets Titus, who was left to finish the work in Crete.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/titus/1-6.htm">How those chosen as ministers ought to be qualified.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/titus/1-11.htm">The mouths of evil teachers to be stopped;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/titus/1-12.htm">and what manner of men they be.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 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class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/titus/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/titus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/titus/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Instead, he must be hospitable</b><br>Hospitality was a crucial virtue in the early Christian community, reflecting the cultural norms of the ancient Near East where travelers depended on the kindness of strangers. In the context of church leadership, being hospitable means opening one's home and life to others, mirroring the welcoming nature of Christ. This aligns with Abraham's example in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a>, where he entertained angels unawares, and with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a> about welcoming strangers.<p><b>a lover of good</b><br>This phrase emphasizes a leader's moral compass, valuing what is righteous and beneficial. It reflects the biblical principle found in <a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a>, which encourages believers to focus on whatever is true, noble, and praiseworthy. Loving good involves actively seeking and promoting what aligns with God's will, contrasting with the love of evil condemned in <a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Isaiah 5:20</a>.<p><b>self-controlled</b><br>Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>) and essential for leaders who must manage their desires and impulses. In a culture where excess and indulgence were common, self-control set Christians apart. It is a quality that enables leaders to maintain integrity and make wise decisions, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28</a>, which compares a person without self-control to a city broken into and left without walls.<p><b>upright</b><br>Uprightness refers to living in accordance with God's standards, embodying justice and fairness. This quality is crucial for leaders who must be examples to their flock. The term is often associated with righteousness, as seen in <a href="/psalms/11-7.htm">Psalm 11:7</a>, where the Lord loves righteousness and the upright will see His face. It implies a life that is transparent and consistent with biblical teachings.<p><b>holy</b><br>Holiness signifies being set apart for God's purposes, reflecting His character. Leaders are called to be holy as God is holy (<a href="/1_peter/1-16.htm">1 Peter 1:16</a>), living lives that are distinct from the world. This involves both moral purity and dedication to God's service, echoing the call to holiness found throughout Leviticus and the New Testament.<p><b>and disciplined</b><br>Discipline involves training oneself to live according to God's principles, often requiring sacrifice and perseverance. It is a mark of maturity and essential for effective leadership. <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a> speaks to the value of discipline, noting that it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. A disciplined leader is one who can guide others with wisdom and consistency, reflecting the disciplined life of Jesus, who often withdrew to pray and remained focused on His mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a></b><br>A Greek convert and a trusted companion of the Apostle Paul, Titus was left in Crete to organize the church and appoint elders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The Apostle who wrote the letter to Titus, providing guidance on church leadership and Christian living.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/crete.htm">Crete</a></b><br>An island in the Mediterranean where Titus was tasked with establishing church order and combating false teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_christian_duty.htm">Hospitality as a Christian Duty</a></b><br>Hospitality is more than just opening one's home; it is an expression of love and service to others, reflecting God's welcoming nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/loving_what_is_good.htm">Loving What is Good</a></b><br>Christians are called to actively seek and promote what is good, aligning their values with God's standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-control_as_a_spiritual_discipline.htm">Self-Control as a Spiritual Discipline</a></b><br>Self-control is essential for living a life that honors God, requiring reliance on the Holy Spirit to resist temptations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/uprightness_in_conduct.htm">Uprightness in Conduct</a></b><br>Being upright involves integrity and honesty in all dealings, serving as a witness to the transformative power of the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_in_lifestyle.htm">Holiness in Lifestyle</a></b><br>Holiness is not just a state of being but a way of life that sets believers apart for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discipline.htm">The Importance of Discipline</a></b><br>Discipline is necessary for spiritual growth and maturity, enabling believers to persevere in their faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_titus_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Titus 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_hospitality.htm">What is the Bible's view on hospitality?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/elders_and_deacons'_qualifications.htm">What are the qualifications for elders and deacons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_women_elders.htm">What does the Bible say about women as elders?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/pastor_qualifications_in_the_bible.htm">What are the biblical qualifications for a pastor?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/titus/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">But a lover of hospitality.</span>--It has been suggested that this hospitality would be especially shown in the early centuries of Christianity, when Christians travelling from one place to another were received kindly and forwarded on their journey by their brethren; but the direction of St. Paul has that broader signification, so beautifully worded in the Epistle to the Hebrews, where we are told not to be forgetful to entertain <span class= "ital">strangers, </span>for thereby some have entertained angels unawares (<a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm" title="Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.">Hebrews 13:2</a>).<p><span class= "bld">A lover of good men.</span>--Although this rendering is possible, still it is better to understand the Greek word here as alluding to a virtue differing from the "hospitality" just mentioned. "A lover of good" or benevolence generally; the appellation points here to that large heart which finds room for sympathy with all that is good and noble and generous.<p><span class= "bld">Sober.</span>--Better rendered, <span class= "ital">self-restrained.</span> In this expressive word (<span class= "ital">sophrona</span>)<span class= "ital"> mastery of self</span> is especially implied--that self-command which wisely regulates pleasures and passions.<p><span class= "bld">Just.</span>--Or, <span class= "ital">righteous.</span> The man who is just (<span class= "ital">dikaios</span>) is one who tries strictly to perform his duties <span class= "ital">towards men</span>--the duties which integrity and justice seem imperatively to ask from him in his relations with his neighbour.<p><span class= "bld">Holy.</span>--The man who is <span class= "ital">holy</span> studies to be true and faithful <span class= "ital">in his relations to God, </span>which duties with us largely consist in keeping pure our bodies, the temple of the Holy Spirit. While the "just" man struggles after uprightness before men, the "holy" man aims at a holy purity before God.<p><span class= "bld">Temperate.</span>--This virtue is not to be understood in the usual and more limited sense which has been already specified in "not given to wine" of the preceding verse, but signifies the being temperate--moderate in all things. The model presbyter, the ruler of a congregation of Christians, not only must be able to control his tongue, his eyes, his hands, but must show a just and wise moderation even in pressing things which of themselves are excellent. To do his Master's work efficiently, he must be able at all times to command himself--to perform that most difficult of all tasks, the tempering zeal with discretion.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/titus/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> <span class="accented">- Given to</span> for <span class="accented">a lover of</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">good</span> for <span class="accented">good men</span>, A.V.; <span class="accented">sober-minded</span> for <span class="accented">sober</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">Given to hospitality</span> (<span class="greek">φιλόξενον</span>); <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2</a>, note. <span class="cmt_word">A lover of good</span> (<span class="greek">φιλάγαθον</span>) see <a href="/2_timothy/3-3.htm">2 Timothy 3:3</a>, note on <span class="greek">ἀφιλάγαθον</span>. Only here in the New Testament, and only once in the LXX., Wisd. 7:22, where it seems to mean "a lover of that which is good," and where the long string of adjectives is very similar to that here; found occasionally in classical Greek. <span class="cmt_word">Sober-minded</span> (<span class="greek">σώφρονα</span>); see <a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Titus 2:2, 5</a>, and <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2</a>, note. The rendering "discreet" in <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Titus 2:5</a> (A.V.) expresses the meaning very well. <span class="cmt_word">Just, holy</span>. <span class="greek">Δίκαιος</span> is usually considered as describing that side of a good man's character which is in relation to his fellow-men, and <span class="greek">ὅσιος</span> that side which has respect to God. Joseph was <span class="greek">δίκαιος</span> (<a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">Matthew 1:19</a>) in his conduct towards Mary; the Lord Jesus was God's Holy One (<span class="greek">τὸν ὅσιόν σου</span>). In classical Greek the words are more commonly applied to <span class="accented">things.</span> <span class="greek">Ὅσια καὶ δίκαια</span> are things sanctioned by Divine and human laws respectively. Temperate (<span class="greek">ἐγκρατῆ</span>); only here in the New Testament, and never in this sense in the LXX.; but it has exactly the same meaning in Aristotle, viz. "master of one's self," having the appetites under control. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/titus/1-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Instead,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλὰ</span> <span class="translit">(alla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[he must be] hospitable,</span><br /><span class="grk">φιλόξενον</span> <span class="translit">(philoxenon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5382.htm">Strong's 5382: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hospitable, loving strangers. From philos and xenos; fond of guests, i.e. Hospitable.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a lover of good,</span><br /><span class="grk">φιλάγαθον</span> <span class="translit">(philagathon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5358.htm">Strong's 5358: </a> </span><span class="str2">Loving what is good. From philos and agathos; fond to good, i.e. A promoter of virtue.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">self-controlled,</span><br /><span class="grk">σώφρονα</span> <span class="translit">(sōphrona)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4998.htm">Strong's 4998: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of sozo and that of phren; safe in mind, i.e. Self-controlled.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upright,</span><br /><span class="grk">δίκαιον</span> <span class="translit">(dikaion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">holy,</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅσιον</span> <span class="translit">(hosion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3741.htm">Strong's 3741: </a> </span><span class="str2">Holy, pious, godly, beloved of God. Of uncertain affinity; properly, right, i.e. Hallowed.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] disciplined.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγκρατῆ</span> <span class="translit">(enkratē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1468.htm">Strong's 1468: </a> </span><span class="str2">Self-controlled. 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