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Titus 1:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
a lover of hospitality
philoxenos (Greek #5382)
fond of guests, i.e. hospitable
KJV usage: given to (lover of, use) hospitality.
Pronounce: fil-ox'-en-os
Origin: from 5384 and 3581
, a lover of good ηmen
philagathos (Greek #5358)
fond to good, i.e. a promoter of virtue
KJV usage: love of good men.
Pronounce: fil-ag'-ath-os
Origin: from 5384 and 18
, sober
sophron (Greek #4998)
safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
KJV usage: discreet, sober, temperate.
Pronounce: so'-frone
Origin: from the base of 4982 and that of 5424
, just
dikaios (Greek #1342)
equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
KJV usage: just, meet, right(-eous).
Pronounce: dik'-ah-yos
Origin: from 1349
, holy
hosios (Greek #3741)
properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from 2413, which denotes formal consecration; and from 40, which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure)
KJV usage: holy, mercy, shalt be. 342
Pronounce: hos'-ee-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, temperate
egkrates (Greek #1468)
strong in a thing (masterful), i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) self-controlled (in appetite, etc.)
KJV usage: temperate.
Pronounce: eng-krat-ace'
Origin: from 1722 and 2904
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η
or, things.

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Ministry on This Verse

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a lover of hospitality.
1 Tim. 3:2• 2The overseer therefore must be irreproachable, husband of one wife, temperate, sober, orderly, hospitable, apt to teach, (1 Tim. 3:2)
a lover of good.
1 Sam. 18:1•  (1 Sam. 18:1)
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1 Kings 5:1,7•  (1 Kings 5:1,7)
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Psa. 16:3•  (Psa. 16:3)
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Amos 5:15•  (Amos 5:15)
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1 John 3:14• 14We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not the brother abideth in death. (1 John 3:14)
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1 John 5:1• 1Every one that believeth that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God, and every one that loveth him that begot loveth also him that is begotten of him. (1 John 5:1)
men.
or, things.
sober.
Titus 2:7• 7in all things showing thyself a pattern of good works, in the teaching uncorruptness, gravity, (Titus 2:7)
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2 Cor. 6:4‑8• 4But in everything as ministers of God commending ourselves, in much patience, in affliction, in necessities, in straits,
 5in stripes, in prisons, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings,
 6in pureness, in knowledge, in long-suffering, in kindness, in [the] Holy Spirit, in love unfeigned,
 7in [the] word of truth, in [the] power of God. Through the arms of righteousness on the right and left,
 8through glory and dishonour, through ill report and good report, as deceivers and true, (2 Cor. 6:4‑8)
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1 Thess. 2:10• 10Ye [are] witnesses, and God, how holily and righteously and blamelessly we behaved ourselves to you that believe; (1 Thess. 2:10)
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1 Tim. 4:12• 12Let none despise thy youth, but be a pattern of the faithful in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. (1 Tim. 4:12)
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1 Tim. 6:11• 11But thou, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit. (1 Tim. 6:11)
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2 Tim. 2:22• 22But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (2 Tim. 2:22)
• To steer clear, therefore, of the ordinary snares of men in office never could satisfy the mind of God. The overseer, without a thought of invitation or recompence in return, was called to be hospitable (“On Titus 1:7-9” by W. Kelly)
• " a lover of good," not merely of good men, but of goodness-an important guard in the exercise of much more than hospitality. (“On Titus 1:7-9” by W. Kelly)
• A man might easily carry the love of good into either a sentiment or an enthusiasm; but the Spirit of God gives sobriety. (“On Titus 1:7-9” by W. Kelly)
• Nothing would more enfeeble his weight than a failure in righteousness. Yet to be "just'' is not enough. It is of course imperative; but there must be more along with it. The overseer must be "pious," or "holy" in that sense, " ὅσιος:." It is not separate from evil, but gracious and upright, and is so used particularly of Christ in the Old Testament, as well as in the New. It is that character of piety which appreciates God's mercy, and is itself merciful. (“On Titus 1:7-9” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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but hospitable, a lover of goodness, discreete, just, piousf, temperate,

JND Translation Notes

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i.e. "sober," or of "sound mind," as ch. 2.2,5,6,12.
f
Hosios, as "holy," Heb. 7.26.

W. Kelly Translation

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but hospitable, a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holya, temperate,

WK Translation Notes

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The overseer must be "pious" (hosion), or "holy" in that sense. It is not separate from evil, but gracious and upright, and is so used particularly of Christ in the Old Testament, as well as in the New. It is the character of piety which appreciates God’s mercy, and is itself merciful. This was looked for in an elder, while he and all believers were "hagioi" or saints.