Titus 1:7 net — For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard,…

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

— Titus 1:7, NET Bible

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Titus 1 — Context

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To Titus, my genuine son in a common faith. Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior!

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Titus’ Task on Crete The reason I left you in Crete was to set in order the remaining matters and to appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

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An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

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

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Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

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He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

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For there are many rebellious people, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those with Jewish connections,

Titus 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Titus 1:7 say?
Titus 1:7 in the NET Bible reads: “For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.”
Where is Titus 1:7 in the Bible?
Titus 1:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Titus, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read Titus 1:7 in?
Titus 1:7 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 1:7?
Titus 1:7 reads (NET): “For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.” 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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