6. (Compare Notes, see on :- .) The thing dwelt on here as the requisite in a bishop, is a good reputation among those over whom he is to be set. The immorality of the Cretan professors rendered this a necessary requisite in one who was to be a reprover: and their unsoundness in doctrine also made needful great steadfastness in the faith ( Titus 1:9 ; Titus 1:13 ). having faithful children —that is, believing children. He who could not bring his children to faith, how shall he bring others? [BENGEL]. ALFORD explains, "established in the faith." not accused —not merely not riotous, but "not (even) accused of riot" ("profligacy" [ALFORD]; "dissolute life" [WAHL]). unruly — insubordinate; opposed to "in subjection" ( Titus 1:13- : ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-7" class="com-number"
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