Titus 1:7 Cross References

Titus 1:7

7: 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.

2 Peter 2:10

  1. He is especially hard on those who follow their own evil, lustful desires and who despise authority. These people are proud and arrogant, daring even to scoff at the glorious ones without so much as trembling.

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.

1 Peter 5:2

  1. Care for the flock of God entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly--not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.

Luke 12:42

  1. And the Lord replied, "I'm talking to any faithful, sensible servant to whom the master gives the responsibility of managing his household and feeding his family.

1 Peter 4:10

  1. God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God's generosity can flow through you.

Leviticus 10:9

  1. "You and your descendants must never drink wine or any other alcoholic drink before going into the Tabernacle. If you do, you will die. This is a permanent law for you, and it must be kept by all future generations.

2 Timothy 2:24

  1. The Lord's servants must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone. They must be able to teach effectively and be patient with difficult people.
  2. They should gently teach those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people's hearts, and they will believe the truth.

Ezekiel 44:21

  1. The priests must never drink wine before entering the inner courtyard.

Isaiah 28:7

  1. Now, however, Israel is being led by drunks! The priests and prophets reel and stagger from beer and wine. They make stupid mistakes as they carry out their responsibilities.

1 Timothy 3:1

  1. It is a true saying that if someone wants to be an elder, he desires an honorable responsibility.
  2. 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.
  3. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, peace loving, and not one who loves money.
  4. He must manage his own family well, with children who respect and obey him.
  5. For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God's church?

Ecclesiastes 7:9

  1. Don't be quick-tempered, for anger is the friend of fools.

Titus 1:5

  1. I left you on the island of Crete so you could complete our work there and appoint elders in each town as I instructed you.

1 Corinthians 4:1

  1. So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God's secrets.
  2. Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.

Philippians 1:1

  1. This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. It is written to all of God's people in Philippi, who believe in Christ Jesus, and to the elders and deacons.

Genesis 49:6

  1. O my soul, stay away from them. May I never be a party to their wicked plans. For in their anger they murdered men, and they crippled oxen just for sport.

Proverbs 31:4

  1. And it is not for kings, O Lemuel, to guzzle wine. Rulers should not crave liquor.
  2. For if they drink, they may forget their duties and be unable to give justice to those who are oppressed.

Proverbs 14:17

  1. Those who are short-tempered do foolish things, and schemers are hated.

Isaiah 56:10

  1. For the leaders of my people--the LORD's watchmen, his shepherds--are blind to every danger. They are like silent watchdogs that give no warning when danger comes. They love to lie around, sleeping and dreaming.
  2. And they are as greedy as dogs, never satisfied. They are stupid shepherds, all following their own path, all of them intent on personal gain.
  3. "Come," they say. "We will get some wine and have a party. Let's all get drunk. Let this go on and on, and tomorrow will be even better."

Matthew 24:45

  1. "Who is a faithful, sensible servant, to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his household and feeding his family?

Titus 2:3

  1. Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that is appropriate for someone serving the Lord. They must not go around speaking evil of others and must not be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good.

Proverbs 15:18

  1. A hothead starts fights; a cool-tempered person tries to stop them.

Proverbs 16:32

  1. It is better to be patient than powerful; it is better to have self-control than to conquer a city.

James 1:19

  1. My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
  2. Your anger can never make things right in God's sight.
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