Titus 1:8

Instead, he should be hospitable and a friend of what is good. He must be sensible, righteous, godly, and self-controlled.

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But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

In Context

7It is necessary for the overseer, as God's household manager, to be blameless. He must not be arrogant, not be easily angered, not addicted to wine, not a brawler, and not a greedy man.

9He should hold tightly to the trustworthy message that was taught, so that he may be able to encourage others with good teaching and correct those who oppose him.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 18:1When he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was bound to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

1 Kings 5:7When Hiram heard the words of Solomon, he rejoiced greatly and said, “May Yahweh be blessed today, who has given to David a wise son over this great people.”

Amos 5:15Hate evil, love good, 1 establish justice in the city gate. 1 Perhaps Yahweh, the God of hosts, will be gracious 1 to the remnant of Joseph. 1

1 Thessalonians 2:10You are witnesses, and God also, how holy, righteous, and blameless was our behavior toward you who believe.

1 Timothy 4:12Let no one despise your youth. Instead, be an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

2 Timothy 2:22Flee youthful lusts. Pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a clean heart.

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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