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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"