Titus 1:6

⁶ An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe [1] and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.

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Other Translations of Titus 1:6

King James Version

⁶ If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

English Standard Version

⁶ if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife,Or a man of one woman and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination.

The Message

⁶ As you select them, ask, "Is this man well-thought-of? Are his children believers? Do they respect him and stay out of trouble?"

New King James Version

⁶ if a man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.

New Living Translation

⁶ An elder must live a blameless life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don't have a reputation for being wild or rebellious.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Titus 1:6

Commentary on Titus 1:5-9

(Read Titus 1:5-9)

The character and qualification of pastors, here called elders and bishops, agree with what the apostle wrote to Timothy. Being such bishops and overseers of the flock, to be examples to them, and God's stewards to take care of the affairs of his household, there is great reason that they should be blameless. What they are not to be, is plainly shown, as well as what they are to be, as servants of Christ, and able ministers of the letter and practice of the gospel. And here are described the spirit and practice becoming such as should be examples of good works.