6. (Compare Notes, see on
1Ti 3:2-4.)
The thing dwelt on here as the requisite in a bishop, is a good
reputation among those over whom he is to be set. The immorality of
the Cretan professors rendered this a necessary requisite in one who
was to be a reprover: and their unsoundness in doctrine also
made needful great steadfastness in the faith
(Tit 1:9, 13).
having faithful children--that is, believing children. He
who could not bring his children to faith, how shall he bring others?
[BENGEL]. ALFORD explains,
"established in the faith."
not accused--not merely not riotous, but "not (even) accused of
riot" ("profligacy" [ALFORD]; "dissolute life"
[WAHL]).
unruly--insubordinate; opposed to "in subjection"
(1Ti 3:4).
JFB.
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