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He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money. <a href="/esv/titus/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, <a href="/bsb/titus/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. <a href="/blb/titus/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For it behooves the overseer to be blameless, as God's steward; not self-willed, not quick tempered, not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy of base gain, <a href="/kjv/titus/1.htm">King James Bible</a> For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; <a href="/nkjv/titus/1.htm">New King James Version</a> For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, <a href="/nasb_/titus/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For the overseer must be beyond reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not overindulging in wine, not a bully, not greedy for money, <a href="/nasb/titus/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> For the overseer must be above reproach as God&#8217s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, <a href="/nasb77/titus/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, <a href="/lsb/titus/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For the overseer must be beyond reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of dishonest gain, <a href="/amp/titus/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For the overseer, as God’s steward, must be blameless, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain [but financially ethical]. <a href="/csb/titus/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As an overseer of God’s household, he must be blameless, not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not an excessive drinker, not a bully, not greedy for money, <a href="/hcsb/titus/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For an overseer, as God&#8217s administrator, must be blameless, not arrogant, not hot-tempered, not addicted to wine, not a bully, not greedy for money, <a href="/asv/titus/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> For the bishop must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; <a href="/cev/titus/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Church officials are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business. <a href="/erv/titus/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> For the bishop must be blameless, as God's steward; not selfwilled, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; <a href="/gwt/titus/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Because 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. <a href="/gnt/titus/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> For since a church leader is in charge of God's work, he should be without fault. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered, or a drunkard or violent or greedy for money. <a href="/isv/titus/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Because an overseer is God's servant manager, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or make money in shameful ways. <a href="/msb/titus/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As God?s steward, an overseer must be above reproach?not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. <a href="/net/titus/1.htm">NET Bible</a> For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God's work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain. <a href="/nheb/titus/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain; <a href="/wbt/titus/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; <a href="/wey/titus/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For, as God's steward, a minister must be of blameless life, not over-fond of having his own way, not a man of a passionate temper nor a hard drinker, not given to blows nor greedy of gain, <a href="/web/titus/1.htm">World English Bible</a> For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward, not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/titus/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for it is required of the overseer to be blameless, as God’s steward, not self-pleased, nor prone to anger, not given to wine, not an abuser, not given to shameful gain, <a href="/blb/titus/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For it behooves the overseer to be blameless, as God's steward; not self-willed, not quick tempered, not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy of base gain, <a href="/ylt/titus/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for it behoveth the overseer to be blameless, as God's steward, not self-pleased, nor irascible, not given to wine, not a striker, not given to filthy lucre; <a href="/slt/titus/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For a bishop must be irreproachable, as steward of God; not self-sufficient, not prone to anger, not intemperate, not a striker, not occupied in sordid gain.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/titus/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For a bishop must be without crime, as the steward of God: not proud, not subject to anger, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre: <a href="/cpdv/titus/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And a bishop, as a steward of God, must be without offense: not arrogant, not short-tempered, not a drunkard, not violent, not desiring tainted profit, <a href="/nabre/titus/1.htm">New American Bible</a> For a bishop as God’s steward must be blameless, not arrogant, not irritable, not a drunkard, not aggressive, not greedy for sordid gain, <a href="/nrsvce/titus/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For a bishop, as God’s steward, must be blameless; he must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or addicted to wine or violent or greedy for gain;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/titus/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For an elder must be blameless, as a steward of God; and he must not be self-willed, not quick tempered, not excessive in the use of wine, not too ready to strike with his hand, not a lover of filthy lucre; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/titus/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For an Elder ought to be without faults as a steward of God, and not led by his own mind, neither bad tempered, neither excessive with wine, neither should he be quick to strike with his hand, neither loving filthy riches,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/titus/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For the bishop must be blame less, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not passionate, not fond of wine, not quarrelsome, not one who makes money by base means; <a href="/godbey/titus/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For it behooves the bishop to be blameless, as the steward of God; not audacious, not irascible, not given to wine, not a controvertist, not fond of filthy lucre; <a href="/haweis/titus/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For a bishop ought to be irreproachable, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not irritable, not addicted to wine, not quarrelsome, not greedy of filthy lucre; <a href="/mace/titus/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not morose, not soon angry, not given to wine, not violent, not desirous of unlawful gain. <a href="/wey/titus/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For, as God's steward, a minister must be of blameless life, not over-fond of having his own way, not a man of a passionate temper nor a hard drinker, not given to blows nor greedy of gain, <a href="/worrell/titus/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For the bishop must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy of base gain; <a href="/worsley/titus/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For a bishop must be blameless as the steward of God, not self-willed, not passionate, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of sordid gain: <a href="/parallel/titus/1-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sUo2G9e65Ig?start=60" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/titus/1.htm">Appointing Elders on Crete</a> …6An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination. 7<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">As</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God’s</a> <a href="/greek/3623.htm" title="3623: oikonomon (N-AMS) -- A household manager, a steward, guardian. ">steward,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1985.htm" title="1985: episkopon (N-AMS) -- From epi and skopos; a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a church.">an overseer</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: Dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">must</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">be</a> <a href="/greek/410.htm" title="410: anenklēton (Adj-AMS) -- Irreproachable, blameless. Unaccused, i.e. irreproachable.">above reproach—</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/829.htm" title="829: authadē (Adj-AMS) -- Self-satisfied, arrogant, stubborn. From autos and the base of hedone; self-pleasing, i.e. Arrogant.">self-absorbed,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3711.htm" title="3711: orgilon (Adj-AMS) -- Prone to anger, passionate. From orge; irascible.">quick-tempered,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/3943.htm" title="3943: paroinon (Adj-AMS) -- Given to wine, drunken, quarrelsome. From para and oinos; staying near wine, i.e. Tippling.">given to drunkenness,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/4131.htm" title="4131: plēktēn (N-AMS) -- A striker, contentious person, brawler. From plesso; a smiter, i.e. Pugnacious.">violent,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/146.htm" title="146: aischrokerdē (Adj-AMS) -- Greedy, fond of base gain. From aischros and kerdos; sordid.">greedy for money.</a> 8Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2-7</a> 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. / An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity. ... <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2-3</a> 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. <a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a> Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. <a href="/1_timothy/1-7.htm">1 Timothy 1:7</a> They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert. <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">1 Timothy 5:22</a> Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">1 Timothy 6:14</a> Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">2 Timothy 2:24-25</a> And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. / He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a> Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1-2</a> So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. / Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">1 Corinthians 9:27</a> No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3-4</a> We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry. / Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">2 Corinthians 8:20-21</a> We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. / For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. <a href="/james/3-1.htm">James 3:1</a> Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45-47</a> Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42-44</a> And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time? / Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. / Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;a bishop.<a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5</a> For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:<a href="/philippians/1-1.htm">Philippians 1:1</a> Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:<a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm">1 Timothy 3:1,2</a> This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work… as.<a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Matthew 24:45</a> Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?<a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42</a> And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?<a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1,2</a> Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God… not selfwilled.<a href="/genesis/49-6.htm">Genesis 49:6</a> O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.<a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10</a> But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.not soon.<a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Proverbs 14:17</a> He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.<a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a> A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.<a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Proverbs 16:32</a> He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.not given to wine.<a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Titus 2:3</a> The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;<a href="/leviticus/10-9.htm">Leviticus 10:9</a> Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations:<a href="/proverbs/31-4.htm">Proverbs 31:4,5</a> It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; 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This concept is rooted in the parables of Jesus, such as the Parable of the Talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>), where servants are given responsibilities by their master. The overseer, or elder, is entrusted with the care of God’s church, reflecting the responsibility and accountability to God. This stewardship implies a deep sense of duty and faithfulness, akin to Joseph's role in managing Potiphar's household (<a href="/genesis/39-4.htm">Genesis 39:4-6</a>).an overseer must be above reproach Being above reproach means living a life that is blameless and free from valid criticism. This requirement is echoed in <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2</a>, where Paul outlines similar qualifications for church leaders. The cultural context of Crete, where Titus was ministering, was known for its moral laxity, making this standard particularly significant. The overseer’s life should reflect Christ-like integrity, serving as a model for the congregation.not self-willed Self-will denotes a stubborn or arrogant insistence on one's own way. In contrast, biblical leadership is characterized by humility and submission to God’s will, as seen in Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane (<a href="/luke/22-42.htm">Luke 22:42</a>). Leaders are called to serve others, not to dominate or pursue personal agendas, aligning with the servant leadership model exemplified by Christ (<a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Mark 10:42-45</a>).not quick-tempered A quick temper can lead to rash decisions and conflict, undermining the unity and peace within the church. <a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Proverbs 14:29</a> highlights the wisdom of being slow to anger. The cultural backdrop of Crete, known for its volatile nature, underscores the importance of this trait. Leaders are to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, including patience and self-control (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>).not given to drunkenness Drunkenness is condemned throughout Scripture (<a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Ephesians 5:18</a>) as it impairs judgment and self-control. In the Greco-Roman world, excessive drinking was common, but Christian leaders were to set a different standard. This aligns with the Nazarite vow of abstinence (<a href="/numbers/6.htm">Numbers 6:1-4</a>) and the call to be sober-minded, reflecting a life dedicated to God’s service.not violent Violence, whether physical or verbal, is contrary to the teachings of Christ, who advocated for peace and reconciliation (<a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a>). The early church faced persecution and internal strife, making non-violence a crucial attribute for leaders. This mirrors the prophecy of the Messiah as the Prince of Peace (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>) and the call to overcome evil with good (<a href="/romans/12-21.htm">Romans 12:21</a>).not greedy for money Greed is a form of idolatry (<a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5</a>) and can lead to corruption and exploitation. The love of money is warned against in <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">1 Timothy 6:10</a>, as it can distract from spiritual priorities. Leaders are to be content and generous, reflecting the selflessness of Christ, who had no place to lay His head (<a href="/matthew/8-20.htm">Matthew 8:20</a>) and taught that one cannot serve both God and money (<a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> A trusted companion of the Apostle Paul, Titus was left in Crete to organize the church and appoint elders. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The Apostle who wrote the letter to Titus, providing guidance on church leadership and conduct. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crete.htm">Crete</a> An island in the Mediterranean where Titus was tasked with establishing church order. 4. <a href="/topical/o/overseer.htm">Overseer (Episkopos)</a> A church leader or elder responsible for guiding and managing the church community. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god's_steward.htm">God’s Steward</a> A metaphor for church leaders, emphasizing their role as caretakers of God’s household.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_steward.htm">The Role of a Steward</a> Church leaders are stewards of God’s household, entrusted with the care and guidance of the congregation. This role requires integrity and accountability. <a href="/topical/c/character_matters.htm">Character Matters</a> The qualifications for overseers emphasize character over charisma. Leaders must be above reproach, demonstrating qualities that reflect Christ-like behavior. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_pitfalls.htm">Avoiding Pitfalls</a> The negative traits listed (self-absorbed, quick-tempered, etc.) serve as warnings. Leaders must be vigilant in avoiding these pitfalls to maintain their witness and effectiveness. <a href="/topical/s/servant_leadership.htm">Servant Leadership</a> True leadership in the church is marked by humility and service, not by seeking personal gain or power. <a href="/topical/s/self-control_and_temperance.htm">Self-Control and Temperance</a> Leaders must exhibit self-control, particularly in areas of temper and substance use, to set a positive example for others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_titus_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Titus 1</a> <a href="/q/who_was_firmilian_of_caesarea.htm">Who was Firmilian of Caesarea?</a> <a href="/q/can_a_pastor_be_restored_after_sin.htm">Can a pastor be restored after a moral failure?</a> <a href="/q/why_preach_the_gospel_to_the_dead.htm">How do a diocese and archdiocese differ?</a> <a href="/q/does_isaiah_28_7-8_conflict_with_other_passages.htm">In Isaiah 28:7–8, does the portrayal of priests and prophets being overcome by alcohol conflict with other passages that commend upright spiritual leaders? </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>(7) For a bishop must be blameless.--There is no doubt that the "bishop" here must be identified with the presbyter of <a href="/titus/1-6.htm" title="If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.">Titus 1:6</a>. In the Pastoral Epistles written between A.D. 63-67 these terms are clearly applied indifferently to the same person. The title presbyter refers to the gravity and dignity of the office; the title bishop suggests rather the duties which belong to an elder of the church. On the question of bishops, and their position in the early Church, see Note on <a href="/1_timothy/3-1.htm" title="This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desires a good work.">1Timothy 3:1</a>, where the grounds for assuming that the episcopal order was formally introduced into church government before the end of this century, and during the lifetime of St. John, are discussed. The Christian bishop, within a quarter of a century after the death of St. Paul, assumed many of the functions and generally discharged the duties of government which were exercised by the Apostles during their lifetime. The presbyter--then writes St. Paul--seeing he is appointed an overseer or bishop (the use of the latter term bishop in the ecclesiastical sense is, however, premature), as God's steward, as a responsible administrator of the House, that is, of the Church of the Living God, ought indeed be blameless.Not selfwilled.--He should not be one of those self-loving men who seeks to gratify his own personal ends in the first place, and in consequence is usually regardless of others.Not soon angry.--Not soon provoked, or not irascible. He should not be one ever ready with an angry, hasty word, remembering always his Master, "who when He was reviled, reviled not again."Not given to wine.--While the presbyter is not to be chosen on account of any stern austerities or rigid asceticism he may have practised, he must be known as one "temperate," moderate, self-denying.No striker.--Not a brawler. No man of God--above all things, no one holding office in the church--should ever, even under sore provocation, so far forget himself as to raise his hand against his fellow.Not given to filthy lucre.--The presbyter of the House of God must be above all dreaming of mean and paltry gains. He who is to administer the alms devoted to God must surely do it with clean hands. There is, too, another and a deeper meaning in the words. The presbyter whose mind is at all devoted to the amassing of gold is too preoccupied to be able to fix his thoughts upon those high things of God committed to his charge, among which one of his most important duties is to instruct the flock.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/titus/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 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 ver. 6). God's steward (οἰκονόμον); comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1, 2</a>; <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a>. (For the office of the steward, see <a href="/luke/12-42.htm">Luke 12:42, 43</a>.) Self-willed (αὐθάδη); elsewhere in the New Testament only in <a href="/2_peter/2-10.htm">2 Peter 2:10</a>; in the LXX. <a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3, 9</a> and <a href="/proverbs/21-24.htm">Proverbs 21:24</a>; and common in classical Greek. It is always used in a bad sense - stubborn, harsh, remorseless, and the like. Soon angry (ὀργίλον); only here in the New Testament, found occasionally in the LXX., and common in classical Greek - passionate, quick-tempered, irascible (comp. <a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31</a>; <a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a>). Brawler (πάροινον); see <a href="/1_timothy/3-3.htm">1 Timothy 3:3</a>, note. Striker (<a href="/1_timothy/3-3.htm">1 Timothy 3:3</a>, note). Greedy of filthy lucre (αἰσχροχερδῆ) <a href="/1_timothy/3-3.htm">1 Timothy 3:3, 8</a>, note. <a href="/commentaries/titus/1-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. steward, οἰκονόμον (oikonomon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3623.htm">Strong's 3623: </a> A household manager, a steward, guardian. an overseer ἐπίσκοπον (episkopon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1985.htm">Strong's 1985: </a> From epi and skopos; a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a church. must Δεῖ (Dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. be εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. above reproach— ἀνέγκλητον (anenklēton) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> Irreproachable, blameless. Unaccused, i.e. irreproachable. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. self-absorbed, αὐθάδη (authadē) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_829.htm">Strong's 829: </a> Self-satisfied, arrogant, stubborn. From autos and the base of hedone; self-pleasing, i.e. Arrogant. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. quick-tempered, ὀργίλον (orgilon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3711.htm">Strong's 3711: </a> Prone to anger, passionate. From orge; irascible. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. given to drunkenness, πάροινον (paroinon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3943.htm">Strong's 3943: </a> Given to wine, drunken, quarrelsome. From para and oinos; staying near wine, i.e. Tippling. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. violent, πλήκτην (plēktēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4131.htm">Strong's 4131: </a> A striker, contentious person, brawler. From plesso; a smiter, i.e. Pugnacious. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. greedy for money. αἰσχροκερδῆ (aischrokerdē) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_146.htm">Strong's 146: </a> Greedy, fond of base gain. 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