Tit 1:6-9 | TNotes | STEP | 1:6 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 ).

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).
1:9 ^l The elders had a leading role in teaching the community. This may have been necessary in dealing with the immediate threat to these particular communities (as also in Ephesus; see 1 Tim 3:1 ^m).

• Only with a strong belief in the Good News would an elder be able to provide wholesome teaching. Paul’s specific concerns are addressed in Titus 2:1–3:11 ⁿ, in light of the problems mentioned in 1:10-16 ^o and 3:9-11 ^p (see also 1 Tim 1:10 ^q).

• Titus had a similar role (cp. Titus 1:13 ^r; 2:15 ^s; 3:10-11 ^t). The local leadership would carry on where Paul and his delegates left off.

• Those who oppose it are described in 1:10-16 ^u.