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Titus 1

Tit. 1:7 KJV (With Strong’s)

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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
a bishop
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
episkopos (Greek #1985)
a superintendent, i.e. Christian officer in genitive case charge of a (or the) church (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: bishop, overseer.
Pronounce: ep-is'-kop-os
Origin: from 1909 and 4649 (in the sense of 1983)
x must
dei (Greek #1163)
also δέον (deh-on'); neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
KJV usage: behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.
Pronounce: die
Origin: 3d person singular active present of 1210
be
einai (Greek #1511)
to exist
KJV usage: am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
Pronounce: i'-nahee
Origin: present infinitive from 1510
blameless
anegkletos (Greek #410)
unaccused, i.e. (by implication) irreproachable
KJV usage: blameless.
Pronounce: an-eng'-klay-tos
Origin: from 1 (as a negative particle) and a derivative of 1458
, as
hos (Greek #5613)
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
KJV usage: about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Pronounce: hoce
Origin: probably adverb of comparative from 3739
the steward
oikonomos (Greek #3623)
a house-distributor (i.e. manager), or overseer, i.e. an employee in that capacity; by extension, a fiscal agent (treasurer); figuratively, a preacher (of the Gospel)
KJV usage: chamberlain, governor, steward.
Pronounce: oy-kon-om'-os
Origin: from 3624 and the base of 3551
of God
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
selfwilled
authades (Greek #829)
self-pleasing, i.e. arrogant
KJV usage: self-willed.
Pronounce: ow-thad'-ace
Origin: from 846 and the base of 2237
, not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
soon angry
orgilos (Greek #3711)
irascible
KJV usage: soon angry.
Pronounce: org-ee'-los
Origin: from 3709
, not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
given to wine
paroinos (Greek #3943)
staying near wine, i.e. tippling (a toper)
KJV usage: given to wine.
Pronounce: par'-oy-nos
Origin: from 3844 and 3631
, no
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
striker
plektes (Greek #4131)
a smiter, i.e. pugnacious (quarrelsome)
KJV usage: striker.
Pronounce: plake'-tace
Origin: from 4141
, not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
given to filthy lucre
aischrokerdes (Greek #146)
sordid
KJV usage: given to (greedy of) filthy lucre.
Pronounce: ahee-skhrok-er-dace'
Origin: from 150 and κέρδος (gain)
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a bishop.
Tit. 1:5• 5Por esta causa te dejé en Creta, para que corrigieses lo que falta, y pusieses ancianos por las villas, así como yo te mandé: (Tit. 1:5)
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Fil. 1:1• 1Pablo y Timoteo, siervos de Jesucristo, á todos los santos en Cristo Jesús que están en Filipos, con los obispos y diáconos (Fil. 1:1)
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1 Ti. 3:1,2‑13• 1Palabra fiel: Si alguno apetece obispado, buena obra desea.
2Conviene, pues, que el obispo sea irreprensible, marido de una mujer, solícito, templado, compuesto, hospedador, apto para enseñar;
3No amador del vino, no heridor, no codicioso de torpes ganancias, sino moderado, no litigioso, ajeno de avaricia;
4Que gobierne bien su casa, que tenga sus hijos en sujeción con toda honestidad;
5(Porque el que no sabe gobernar su casa, ¿cómo cuidará de la iglesia de Dios?)
6No un neófito, porque inflándose no caiga en juicio del diablo.
7También conviene que tenga buen testimonio de los extraños, porque no caiga en afrenta y en lazo del diablo.
8Los diáconos asimismo, deben ser honestos, no bilingües, no dados á mucho vino, no amadores de torpes ganancias;
9Que tengan el misterio de la fe con limpia conciencia.
10Y éstos también sean antes probados; y así ministren, si fueren sin crimen.
11Las mujeres asimismo, honestas, no detractoras, templadas, fieles en todo.
12Los diáconos sean maridos de una mujer, que gobiernen bien sus hijos y sus casas.
13Porque los que bien ministraren, ganan para sí buen grado, y mucha confianza en la fe que es en Cristo Jesús.
(1 Ti. 3:1,2‑13)
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not selfwilled.
not soon.
not given to wine.
no.
not given to filthy.
 The elder is expressive of the dignity of the person derived from the respect due to age; not that the elder must needs be an aged man, but one of experience. Thus the title was derived and applied even if there was no great age, where suitability for the position existed. The bishop, or overseer, expresses rather the nature of the office, which was to take account morally of the saints, and to maintain godly order. Oversight in short was the constant duty privately and publicly. (On Titus 1:7-9 by W. Kelly)
 He must act as God's steward, manifestly identified with the interests of His house. This would give seriousness of purpose, as it supposes moral courage with men and dependence on God and His word. (On Titus 1:7-9 by W. Kelly)
 One can then be lowly and patient, but uncompromising. Again, he must be "not soon angry" or passionate. Scarce anything enfeebles authority more than proneness to the explosions of anger. The weight of a rebuke, however just it might be, is apt to be lost when a man is overcome with passion. Calmness gives weight and force to a needed rebuke. (On Titus 1:7-9 by W. Kelly)
 The overseer must be no brawler. If this refers rather to spirit and words, the next goes further down; he is to be "no striker." Here there is a still less seemly violence, the one very naturally leading to the other. (On Titus 1:7-9 by W. Kelly)
 It may perhaps occasion surprise that the absence of gross misconduct should have a place here; but the assemblies were more simple than people think, and the persons of whom they were composed had but recently come out from the most deplorable habits. (Titus 1 by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For the overseer must be free from all charge against him as God’s steward; not headstrong, not passionate, not disorderly through wine, not a striker, not seeking gain by base means;

W. Kelly Translation

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For the overseera must be blamelessb, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not passionate, not quarrelsomec, not a striker, not a seeker of base lucre;

WK Translation Notes

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a
Or, "bishop."
b
Or, "free from accusation."
c
Lit., "remaining over wine."