Titus 1:6 Cross References

Titus 1:6

6: An elder must be well thought of for his good life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who are not wild or rebellious.

1 Timothy 3:12

  1. A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.

1 Timothy 3:2

  1. For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be spoken against. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exhibit self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must be able to teach.
  2. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, peace loving, and not one who loves money.
  3. He must manage his own family well, with children who respect and obey him.
  4. For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God's church?
  5. An elder must not be a new Christian, because he might be proud of being chosen so soon, and the Devil will use that pride to make him fall.

Titus 1:6

  1. An elder must be well thought of for his good life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who are not wild or rebellious.
  2. An elder must live a blameless life because he is God's minister. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or greedy for money.
  3. He must enjoy having guests in his home and must love all that is good. He must live wisely and be fair. He must live a devout and disciplined life.

Titus 1:10

  1. For there are many who rebel against right teaching; they engage in useless talk and deceive people. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation.

Ephesians 5:18

  1. Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, let the Holy Spirit fill and control you.

Leviticus 21:7

  1. "The priests must not marry women defiled by prostitution or women who have been divorced, for the priests must be set apart to God as holy.

Ezekiel 44:22

  1. They may choose their wives only from among the virgins of Israel or the widows of the priests. They may not marry other widows or divorced women.

1 Samuel 3:12

  1. I am going to carry out all my threats against Eli and his family.
  2. I have warned him continually that judgment is coming for his family, because his sons are blaspheming God and he hasn't disciplined them.

Genesis 18:19

  1. I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the LORD and do what is right and just. Then I will do for him all that I have promised."

Malachi 2:15

  1. Didn't the LORD make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union. So guard yourself; remain loyal to the wife of your youth.

1 Samuel 2:29

  1. So why do you scorn my sacrifices and offerings? Why do you honor your sons more than me--for you and they have become fat from the best offerings of my people!
  2. "Therefore, the LORD, the God of Israel, says: The terrible things you are doing cannot continue! I had promised that your branch of the tribe of Levi would always be my priests. But I will honor only those who honor me, and I will despise those who despise me.

Leviticus 21:14

  1. He must not marry a widow, a divorced woman, or a woman defiled by prostitution. She must be a virgin from his own clan,

1 Samuel 2:22

  1. Now Eli was very old, but he was aware of what his sons were doing to the people of Israel. He knew, for instance, that his sons were seducing the young women who assisted at the entrance of the Tabernacle.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

  1. Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

Luke 1:5

  1. It all begins with a Jewish priest, Zechariah, who lived when Herod was king of Judea. Zechariah was a member of the priestly order of Abijah. His wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron.

Proverbs 28:7

  1. Young people who obey the law are wise; those who seek out worthless companions bring shame to their parents.

1 Samuel 2:11

  1. Then Elkanah and Hannah returned home to Ramah without Samuel. And the boy became the LORD's helper, for he assisted Eli the priest.
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