Titus 1:7

For the overseer[1:7] must be, without reproach, as God's steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, not a striker, not greedy of gain;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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;

In Context

6if any one is without reproach, the husband of one wife, having believing children not accused of rioting or unruly.

8but hospitable, a lover of the good, discreet, just, holy, temperate;

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Cross References

Luke 12:42And the Lord said: Who then is the faithful, the wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give the portion of food in due season?

Matthew Henry on Titus 1:7-16

The Qualifications of a Bishop; The Necessity of Sharp Reproof. ( a. d. 66.) 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 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; 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort… Read the whole commentary →

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