Titus 1:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Titus 1:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Titus 1:7 is a verse from the book of Titus in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, no..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Titus 1:7 — KJV
“For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;”
— Titus 1:7 (KJV)
Titus 1:7 in Context — About the Book of Titus
Titus got the hard posting — planting elders across Crete, an island proverbial for liars and lazy gluttons. Paul's antidote is grace that trains: the same grace that saves teaches us to say no to ungodliness and live self-controlled, upright lives while waiting for the blessed hope.
Cross-References for Titus 1:7
“Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; given...: or, ready to quarrel, and offer wrong, as one in wine”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:7: given, wine, striker
“Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:7: must, given, wine
“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; of good...: or, modest”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:7: bishop, must, blameless
“And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:7: god, given, wine
“Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.”
Shares key themes with Titus 1:7: must, god, given
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