namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion. (Titus 1:6)
Titus, tasked with appointing elders in each city wherein a work had been started, is given the criteria by which to choose the appointees.
The elder is to be male. [...]
Notes: Titus 1:6
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Notes: Titus 1:5
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For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you, (Titus 1:5)
Titus, who had been faithful in serving and growing the church of Corinth, has now been reassigned to a larger work on the island of Crete.
While in [...]
Notes: Titus 1:7
For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, (Titus 1:7)
There is not a shift from a discussion of elders to one of pastors and bishops. The “Overseer ” or pastor is an elder. The participle “for” indicates not [...]