Titus 1:8

But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good, sensible, just, holy, self-controlled;

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

In Context

7For an overseer must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for gain;

9Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to refute those who oppose it.

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Cross References

1 Thessalonians 2:10You are witnesses, and so is God, how holy and just and blameless was our behaviour toward you who believe:

1 Timothy 4:12Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

2 Timothy 2:22Flee youthful lusts: and follow righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure 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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