Titus 1:7

1:7 For the overseer ¹  must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, ²  not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

Titus 1:11

1:11 who must be silenced because they mislead whole families by teaching for dishonest gain what ought not to be taught.

Titus 2:7-8

2:7 showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, 2:8 and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, ³  because he has nothing evil to say about us.

Titus 3:14

3:14 Here is another way that our people ⁴  can learn ⁵  to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

[1:7]  ¹ sn The overseer is another term for the same official position of leadership as the “elder.” This is seen in the interchange of the two terms in this passage and in Acts 20:17, 28, as well as in the parallels between these verses and 1 Tim 3:1-7.

[1:7]  ² tn Grk “as God’s steward.”

[2:8]  ³ tn Or “put to shame.”

[3:14]  ⁴ tn Grk “that those who are ours” (referring to the Christians).

[3:14]  ⁵ tn Grk “and also let our people learn.”