Vincent Word Studies - Titus 1:7 - 1:7

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Vincent Word Studies - Titus 1:7 - 1:7


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A bishop (τὸν ἐπίσκοπον)

See on 1Ti 3:1; see on 1Ti 5:1. Rend. the bishop. It will be observed that the qualifications of the elders are fixed by those of the bishop. Appoint elders who shall be unaccused, etc. for the bishop must be unaccused, etc. The overseers must have the qualifications of approved presbyters.

Steward of God (θεοῦ οἰκονόμον)

Comp. 1Co 4:1, 1Co 4:2; 1Pe 4:10; and see on Rom 16:23; see on Luk 16:1. The phrase N.T.o.

Self-willed (αὐθάδη)

Only here and 2Pe 2:10 (note).

Soon angry (ὀργίλον)

N.T.o. Rarely in lxx and Class. Irascible.