Titus 1:8

"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;"

Key Reflection

The overseer, or bishop, must exemplify godly character, serving humbly as God's steward without being self-centered or quick to anger. Such a leader should avoid the vices of alcoholism, violence, and greed, embodying instead a life marked by patience and integrity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 8. But a lover of hospitality. See Barnes "1 Ti 3:2". A lover of good men. Marg., "or things." The Greek (filagayov) means, a lover of good, and may apply to anything that is good. It may refer to good men, as included under the general term good; and there is no more essential qualification of a bishop than this. A man who sustains the office of a minister of the gospel, should love every good object, and be ever ready to promote it; and he should love every good man, no matter in what denomination or country he may be found--no matter what his complexion, and no matter what his rank in life. Comp. See Barnes "Php 4:8". Sober. See Barnes "1 Ti 3:2". Just.

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