Titus 1:7

William Tyndale New Testament

For a bishop must be such as no man can complain on, as it be cometh the minister of God not stubborn, not angry, no drunkard, no fighter, not given to filthy lucre:

Cross References

Matthew 24:45

Who is a faithful servant and wise, whom his master hath made ruler over his household, for to give them meat in season convenient?

Luke 12:42

And the Lord said: who is a faithful steward, and a discreet, whom his Lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their duetie of meat, at due season.

Ephesians 5:18

and be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess: but be fulfilled with the spirit,

Philippians 1:1

¶ Paul and Timotheus the servants of Iesu Christ. To all the saints in Christ Iesu which are at Philippos, with the bishops and deacons.

Titus 1:5

¶ For this cause left I thee in Creta, that thou shouldest perform that which was lacking and shouldest ordain seniors in every city as I appointed thee.

Titus 2:3

And the elder women likewise that they be in such raiment, as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much drinking, but teachers of honest things,

1 Peter 4:10

As every man hath received the gift, minister the same one to another as good ministers of the manyfold grace of God.

1 Peter 5:2

see that ye feed Christe's flock, which is among you, taking the oversight of them, not as though ye were compelled thereto: but willingly: Not for the desire of filthy lucre: but of a good mind.

2 Peter 2:10

namely them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise the rulers. Presumptuous are they, and stubborn and fear not to speak evil of them that are in authority.