But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
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Verse 8 is found in chapter 1 of Titus. Titus was left in Crete to set right what remained and appoint elders in the churches. The leadership requirements emphasize character, self-control, hospitality, teaching ability, and faithfulness to the word. Christian leadership is therefore inseparable from personal life and the ability to protect the received teaching.
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Compare Titus 1:8 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
sondern gastfrei, gütig, züchtig, gerecht, heilig, keusch,
Sino hospedador, amador de lo bueno, templado, justo, santo, continente;
sino hospitalario, amante de lo bueno, prudente, justo, santo y dueño de sí mismo;
mais qu'il soit hospitalier, ami des gens de bien, modéré, juste, saint, tempérant,
anzi volonteroso albergatore de’ forestieri, amator de’ buoni, temperato, giusto, santo, continente.
Mas dado à hospitalidade, amigo do bem, moderado, justo, santo, temperante;
卻要樂意接待外人、好善、克己、正直、聖潔、節制,
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