Titus 1:6

The Text-Critical English New Testament

An elder must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who are not rebellious and cannot be accused of debauchery.

Cross References

Luke 1:5

In the days of Herod, the king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

Ephesians 5:18

Do not be drunk with wine, which leads to debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish those who are idle, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, and be patient toward all.

1 Timothy 1:9

We know that the law is not laid down for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their father or mother, for murderers,

1 Timothy 3:12

A deacon must be the husband of one wife and must lead his children and his own household well.

Titus 1:10

For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision faction.