Titus 1:7

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;

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Other Translations for Titus 1:7

BSB
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.
AKJV
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;
CPDV
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,
ERV
For the bishop must be blameless, as God's steward; not selfwilled, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;
NHEB
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;
SMT
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.

Commentary for Titus 1:7

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Overview of Titus 1:7
Summary
Church leader must avoid pride and excess
Event
Describing bishop qualifications
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching