8 Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.
8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men,
8 but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
8 He must welcome people, be helpful, wise, fair, reverent, have a good grip on himself,
8 but hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled,
8 Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Titus 1:8
Commentary on Titus 1:5-9
(Read Titus 1:5-9)
The character and qualification of pastors, here called elders and bishops, agree with what the apostle wrote to Timothy. Being such bishops and overseers of the flock, to be examples to them, and God's stewards to take care of the affairs of his household, there is great reason that they should be blameless. What they are not to be, is plainly shown, as well as what they are to be, as servants of Christ, and able ministers of the letter and practice of the gospel. And here are described the spirit and practice becoming such as should be examples of good works.