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Appointing Elders on Crete

Titus 1:8

In 9 translations

BSB
Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
KJV
But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
WEB
but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober minded, fair, holy, self-controlled,
ASV
but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;
LSV
but a lover of strangers, a lover of [the] good, sober-minded, righteous, holy, self-controlled,
YLT
but a lover of strangers, a lover of good men, sober-minded, righteous, kind, self-controlled,
DBY
but hospitable, a lover of goodness, discreet, just, pious, temperate,
DRC
But given to hospitality, gentle, sober, just, holy, continent:
GNV
But harberous, one that loueth goodnesse, wise, righteous, holy, temperate,

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἀλλὰ φιλόξενον, φιλάγαθον, σώφρονα, δίκαιον, ὅσιον, ἐγκρατῆ,
RP2018
ἀλλὰ φιλόξενον, φιλάγαθον, σώφρονα, δίκαιον, ὅσιον, ἐγκρατῆ,
TR-Boyd
ἀλλὰ φιλόξενον, φιλάγαθον, σώφρονα, δίκαιον, ὅσιον, ἐγκρατῆ,
SCR1894
αλλα φιλοξενον φιλαγαθον σωφρονα δικαιον οσιον εγκρατη

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • 1 Timothy 3:2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
  • Titus 2:7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
  • 1 Kings 5:7When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”
  • 1 Kings 5:1Now when Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king in his father’s place, he sent envoys to Solomon; for Hiram had always been a friend of David.
  • 2 Corinthians 6:4–8Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger; in purity,…
  • 1 John 5:1Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.
  • 1 John 3:14We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.
  • 1 Thessalonians 2:10You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.
  • 1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
  • 1 Timothy 4:12Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
  • Psalms 16:3As for the saints in the land, they are the excellence in whom all my delight resides.
  • 1 Samuel 18:1After David had finished speaking with Saul, the souls of Jonathan and David were knit together, and Jonathan loved him as himself.
  • Amos 5:15Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”
  • 2 Timothy 3:3unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good,
  • 2 Timothy 2:22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

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