Tit 1:5-9 | RWP | e4.org | For this cause ( τουτου χαριν ). In N.T. only here and , . Paul may be supplementing oral instruction as in Timothy's case and may even be replying to a letter from Titus (Zahn). Left I thee in Crete ( απελειπον σε εν Κρητη ). This is the imperfect active of απολειπω , though MSS. give the aorist active also ( απελιπον ) and some read κατελειπον or κατελιπον . Both are common verbs, though Paul uses καταλειπω only in except two quotations ( ; ) and απολειπω only here and , . Perhaps απολειπω suggests a more temporary stay than καταλειπω . Paul had apparently stopped in Crete on his return from Spain about A.D. 65. That thou shouldest set in order ( ινα επιδιορθωση ). Late and rare double compound (inscriptions, here only in N.T.), first aorist middle subjunctive (final clause with ινα ) of επιδιορθοω , to set straight ( ορθοω ) thoroughly ( δια ) in addition ( επ ), a clean job of it. The things that were wanting ( τα λειποντα ). "The things that remain." See ; . Either things left undone or things that survive. In both senses the new pastor faces problems after the tornado has passed. Parry takes it "of present defects" in Cretan character. And appoint ( κα καταστησηις ). Final clause still and first aorist active subjunctive of καθιστημ , the word used in about the deacons. The word does not preclude the choice by the churches (in every city, κατα πολιν , distributive use of κατα ). This is a chief point in the επιδορθωσις (White). Elders ( πρεσβυτερους ). See ; . As I gave thee charge ( ως εγω σο διεταξαμην ). First aorist (constative) middle imperative of διατασσω , clear reference to previous personal details given to Titus on previous occasions.

‏ Titus 1:5-9

For this cause ( τουτου χαριν ). In N.T. only here and Eph 3:1, 14. Paul may be supplementing oral instruction as in Timothy's case and may even be replying to a letter from Titus (Zahn).

Left I thee in Crete ( απελειπον σε εν Κρητη ). This is the imperfect active of απολειπω, though MSS. give the aorist active also ( απελιπον ) and some read κατελειπον or κατελιπον. Both are common verbs, though Paul uses καταλειπω only in 1Th 3:1 except two quotations (Ro 11:4; Eph 5:31) and απολειπω only here and 2Ti 4:13, 20. Perhaps απολειπω suggests a more temporary stay than καταλειπω. Paul had apparently stopped in Crete on his return from Spain about A.D. 65.

That thou shouldest set in order ( ινα επιδιορθωση ). Late and rare double compound (inscriptions, here only in N.T.), first aorist middle subjunctive (final clause with ινα ) of επιδιορθοω, to set straight ( ορθοω ) thoroughly ( δια ) in addition ( επ ), a clean job of it.

The things that were wanting ( τα λειποντα ). "The things that remain." See 3:13; Lu 18:22. Either things left undone or things that survive. In both senses the new pastor faces problems after the tornado has passed. Parry takes it "of present defects" in Cretan character.

And appoint ( κα καταστησηις ). Final clause still and first aorist active subjunctive of καθιστημ, the word used in Ac 6:13 about the deacons. The word does not preclude the choice by the churches (in every city, κατα πολιν, distributive use of κατα ). This is a chief point in the επιδορθωσις (White).

Elders ( πρεσβυτερους ). See 1Ti 3:2; 4:17.

As I gave thee charge ( ως εγω σο διεταξαμην ). First aorist (constative) middle imperative of διατασσω, clear reference to previous personal details given to Titus on previous occasions.

Blameless ( ανεγκλητος ). In a condition of first class. Used in 1Ti 3:10 of deacons which see.

That believe ( πιστα ). Added to what is in 1Ti 3:4. "Believing children."

Not accused of riot ( μη εν κατηγορια ασωτιας ). See 1Ti 5:19 for κατηγορια and Eph 5:18 for ασωτια. "Not in accusation of profligacy."

Unruly ( ανυποτακτα ). See 1Ti 1:9. Public disorder, out of doors. See also verse 10.

The bishop ( τον επισκοπον ). Same office as "elder" in 1:5. "Elder is the title, oversight is the function" (B. Weiss).

As God's steward ( ως θεου οικονομον ). See 1Co 4:1f. for Paul's idea of the bishop (elder) as God's steward (cf. 1Co 9:17; Col 1:25; Eph 3:2; 1Ti 1:4).

Not self-willed ( μη αυθαδη ). Old word (from αυτοσ, ηδομα ), self-pleasing, arrogant. In N.T. only here and 2Pe 2:10.

Not soon angry ( οργιλον ). Old adjective from οργη (anger). Here only in N.T. Vulgate, iracundum. For "brawler" and "striker" see 1Ti 3:2.

Not greedy of filthy lucre ( αισχροκερδη ). "Not greedy of shameful gain." Used of deacons in 1Ti 3:8, αφιλαργυρον used of elders in 1Ti 3:3.

A lover of good ( φιλαγαθον ). Late double compound ( φιλοσ, αγαθος ). See Wisdom 7:22. Here only in N.T. Just ( δικαιον ), holy ( οσιον ) not in 1Ti 3.

Temperate ( εγκρατη ). Old and common adjective ( εν, κρατος, strength), having power over, controlling, here only in N.T. Picture of self-control.

Holding to ( αντεχομενον ). Present middle participle of αντεχω, old verb, to hold back, in middle to hold oneself face to face with, to cling to, as in 1Th 5:14.

The faithful word ( του πιστου λογου ). See 1Ti 1:15; 6:3; Ro 16:17. Some would see a reference here to Christ as the Personal Logos.

That he may be able ( ινα δυνατος η ). Final clause with present active subjunctive. Paul several times uses δυνατος ειμ in the sense of δυναμα, with infinitive as here (Ro 4:21; 11:23; 2Ti 1:12).

The gainsayers ( τους αντιλεγοντας ). Present active participle of αντιλεγω, old word, to answer back, as in Ro 10:21. "The talkers back."