Titus 1:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

they must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. Their children must be followers of the Lord and not have a reputation for being wild and disobedient.

Cross References

Genesis 18:19

I have chosen him to teach his family to obey me for ever and to do what is right and fair. Then I will give Abraham many descendants, just as I promised.”

Proverbs 28:7

It makes good sense to obey the Law of God, but you disgrace your parents if you make friends with worthless nobodies.

Ezekiel 44:22

A priest must not marry a divorced woman; he can marry only a virgin from Israel or the widow of another priest.

Leviticus 21:14

from your own tribe. Don't marry a divorced woman or any other woman who has already had sex, including a temple prostitute.

Leviticus 21:7

Don't marry a divorced woman or a woman who has served as a temple prostitute. You are holy,

Malachi 2:15

Didn't God create you to become like one person with your wife? And why did he do this? It was so you would have children, and then lead them to become God's people. Don't ever be unfaithful to your wife.

Luke 1:5

When Herod was king of Judea, there was a priest called Zechariah from the priestly group of Abijah. His wife Elizabeth was from the family of Aaron.

Ephesians 5:18

Don't destroy yourself by getting drunk, but let the Spirit fill your life.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

My friends, we beg you to warn anyone who isn't living right. Encourage anyone who feels left out, help all who are weak, and be patient with everyone.

1 Timothy 1:9

We also understand that it wasn't given to control people who please God, but to control lawbreakers, criminals, godless people, and sinners. It is for wicked and evil people, and for murderers, who would even kill their own parents.

1 Timothy 3:12

Church officers must be faithful in marriage. They must be in full control of their children and everyone else in their home.

Titus 1:10

There are many who don't respect authority, and they fool others by talking nonsense. This is especially true of some Jewish followers.

1 Samuel 2:11

Elkanah and Hannah went back home to Ramah, but the boy Samuel stayed to help Eli serve the LORD.

1 Samuel 2:22

Eli was now very old, and he heard what his sons were doing to the people of Israel.