Titus 1:6

“If any be blameless, etc.] In his outward life and conversation, not chargeable with any notorious crime; (see Gill on “<540302>1 Timothy 3:2”), the husband of one wife; (see Gill on “<540302>1 Timothy 3:2”): having faithful children; legitimate ones, born in lawful wedlock, in the same sense as such are called godly and holy, in (<390215>Malachi 2:15) (<460714>1 Corinthians 7:14) for by faithful children cannot be meant converted ones, or true believers in Christ; for it is not in the power of men to make their children such; and their not being so can never be an objection to their being elders, if otherwise qualified; at most the phrase can only intend, that they should be brought up in…”

“(Compare Notes, see on Ti1 3:2-4.) The thing dwelt on here as the requisite in a bishop, is a good reputation among those over whom he is to be set. The immorality of the Cretan professors rendered this a necessary requisite in one who was to be a reprover: and their unsoundness in doctrine also made needful great steadfastness in the faith (Tit 1:9, Tit 1:13). having faithful children--that is, believing children. He who could not bring his children to faith, how shall he bring others? [BENGEL]. ALFORD explains, "established in the faith." not accused--not merely not riotous, but "not (even) accused of riot" ("profligacy" [ALFORD]; "dissolute life" [WAHL]). unruly--insubordinate; opposed to…”

“If any be blameless, the husband of one wife - See the notes at 1 Timothy 3:2. Having faithful children - See the notes at 1 Timothy 3:4-5. That is, having a family well-governed, and well-trained in religion. The word here - πιστὰ pista - applied to the children, and rendered faithful, does not necessarily mean that they should be truly pious, but it is descriptive of those who had been well-trained, and were in due subordination. If a man’s family were not of his character - if his children were insubordinate, and opposed to religion - if they were decided infidels or scoffers, it would show that there was such a deficiency in the head of the family that he could not be safely entrusted…”

“The husband of one wife - Surely the Holy Ghost, by repeating this so often, designed to leave the Romanists without excuse. Titus 1:7”

“1:6 must be faithful to his wife: See study note on 1 Tim 3:2. • wild or rebellious: This probably reflects Cretan culture with its low moral standards (Titus 1:12).”

“any: Ti1 3:2-7 the husband: Lev 21:7, Lev 21:14; Eze 44:22; Mal 2:15; Luk 1:5; Ti1 3:12 having: Gen 18:19; Sa1 2:11, Sa1 2:22, Sa1 2:29, Sa1 2:30, Sa1 3:12, Sa1 3:13; Ti1 3:4, Ti1 3:5 not: Pro 28:7 or: Tit 1:10; Th1 5:14 Titus 1:7”