# Connecting Statement:

Having told Titus to ordain elders in every city on the island of Crete, Paul gives the requirements for elders.

# An elder must be without blame, the husband

To be "without blame" is to be known as a person who does not do bad things. AT: "An elder must not have a bad reputation and must be the husband"

# the husband of one wife

"a faithful husband." Possible meanings are 1) does not pursue relationships with other women or 2) does not have a second wife or concubine.

# faithful children

Possible meanings are 1) children who believe in Jesus or 2) children who are trustworthy.

# undisciplined

"rebellious" or "failing to follow rules"

# God's household manager

Paul speaks of the church as if it were God's household and the overseer as if he were a servant in charge of managing the household. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# not addicted to wine

"not an alcoholic" or "not one who drinks much wine"

# not a brawler

"not one who is violent" or "not one who likes to fight"