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@ -14,13 +14,14 @@ words to translate this Greek word. The word “elder” and overseer mean the s
Titus 1:5-9). The leaders were men who guided the church. They taught Christians about God. They Titus 1:5-9). The leaders were men who guided the church. They taught Christians about God. They
showed Christian how to live in a way that honors God. showed Christian how to live in a way that honors God.
See: Overseer; Elder See: [Overseer](../articles/overseer.md); [Elder)](../articles/elder.md)
### What did it mean to be “above reproach”? ### What did it mean to be “above reproach”?
A person who was “above reproach” was not accused of doing any wrong things. Christians and non- A person who was “above reproach” was not accused of doing any wrong things. Christians and non-
Christians respected them. Christians respected them.
See: Blameless
See: [Blameless](../articles/blameless.md)
### Why did Paul write, “husband of one wife”? ### Why did Paul write, “husband of one wife”?
@ -30,12 +31,13 @@ only one wife. Other scholars think Paul meant that an overseer must not commit
be faithful in his marriage. be faithful in his marriage.
Advice to Translators: in English, a person cannot “do” adultery. They “commit” adultery. Advice to Translators: in English, a person cannot “do” adultery. They “commit” adultery.
See: Overseer; Elder; Adultery See:[Overseer](../articles/overseer.md); [Elder)](../articles/elder.md); [Adultery](../articles/adultery.md)
### What did the word “moderate” mean? ### What did the word “moderate” mean?
Paul wrote that an overseer must be a “moderate”(νηφάλιος/g3524) man. That is, he must be a man who Paul wrote that an overseer must be a “moderate”(νηφάλιος/g3524) man. That is, he must be a man who
controlled the things that he did and the things that he said. controlled the things that he did and the things that he said.
See: Titus 2:2 See: Titus 2:2
### How was a man “sensible”? ### How was a man “sensible”?
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A sensible man was a man who thought about spiritual matters in life. That is, he thought about how to A sensible man was a man who thought about spiritual matters in life. That is, he thought about how to
honor and obey God. It was a man who acted calmly and orderly in every situation. honor and obey God. It was a man who acted calmly and orderly in every situation.
See: Spirit (Spiritual) See: [Spirit (Spiritual)](../articles/spiritspiritual.md)
### How was a man “orderly”? ### How was a man “orderly”?