Titus 1:6 nasb — namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation…

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"namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion."

— Titus 1:6, NASB

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Titus 1 — Context

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but at the proper time manifested, even His word, in the proclamation with which I was entrusted according to the commandment of God our Savior,

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To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

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For this reason I left you in Crete, that you would set in order what remains and appoint elders in every city as I directed you,

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namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion.

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For the overseer must be above reproach as God's steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain,

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but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled,

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holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict.

Titus 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Titus 1:6 say?
Titus 1:6 in the NASB reads: “namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion.”
Where is Titus 1:6 in the Bible?
Titus 1:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Titus, chapter 1, verse 6.
Who wrote Titus?
Titus is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of Titus about?
Paul writes Titus to "set in order" the churches of Crete — appoint qualified elders, silence false teachers, and call God's people to lives that adorn the gospel. The letter has one of the New Testament's clearest summaries of the gospel of grace.
What are the major themes of Titus?
Titus explores themes including Church Order, Good Works, Grace That Trains, Sound Doctrine. These themes shape the meaning and context of Titus 1:6.
What translation should I read Titus 1:6 in?
Titus 1:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Titus 1:6?
Titus 1:6 reads (NASB): “namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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