Titus 1:7

For a bishop must be blameless,.... This shows that a bishop and an elder is the same; and the Syriac version here renders it, "an elder"; the character or qualification necessary to him is the same…

For a bishop must be blameless - 1Ti 3:2. As the steward of God - See notes, 1Co 4:1-2. A man, in order to perform the duties of such an office, should be one against whom no accusation could lie. Not…

Not self-willed - Μη αυθαδη· Not one who is determined to have his own way in every thing; setting up his own judgment to that of all others; expecting all to pay homage to his understanding. Such a…

The apostle here gives Titus directions about ordination, showing whom he should ordain, and whom not.

I. Of those whom he should ordain. He points out their qualifications and virtues; such as…

For a bishop must be blameless Or, as R.V., the bishop. Both are correct and idiomatic; note on 1Ti 3:2. -Bishop" here is admitted to refer to the -presbyter" of Tit 1:5, -bishop" describing the…