a1:6
bTitus 1:12
c1:7
d1:11
e2:2-10
f1 Tim 1:4
g3:4-5
j2 Tim 2:20-21
kTitus 1:12

‏ Titus 1:6-7

1:6  a must be faithful to his wife: See study note on 1 Tim 3:2.

• wild or rebellious: This probably reflects Cretan culture with its low moral standards (Titus 1:12  b).
1:7  c A church leader (or An overseer, or A bishop) is a manager of God’s household: See 1:11  d; 2:2-10  e; 1 Tim 1:4  f; 3:4-5  g, 12  h, 15  i; 2 Tim 2:20-21  j.

• These qualities indicate that an elder should not be running with the Cretan masses (see Titus 1:12  k).
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