Titus 1:6
“If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →An elder must be of unquestioned character, faithful to his wife, and the father of believing children who are not wild or rebellious.
What Does Titus 1:6 Mean?
Paul begins listing the qualifications for the elders Titus is to appoint. The first is blamelessness, meaning no one can bring a credible charge against the man's character. He must be faithful in marriage and known for fidelity to his wife. His household, too, should reflect his leadership: children marked by faith rather than reckless or unruly behavior.
The logic is simple and searching. A man's home is the proving ground for his ability to care for God's people. How he loves and leads where it is most personal reveals whether he can be trusted with a wider flock. For the reader, this is not about flawless families but about consistent, faithful character that holds up under scrutiny, the kind of integrity the gospel produces and the church rightly looks for in its leaders.
In the Original Language
anenkletos (ἀνέγκλητος), "blameless" — not sinless, but giving no just ground for accusation.