Titus 1:7
Common English Bible
7 This is because supervisors[a] should be without fault as God’s managers: they shouldn’t be stubborn, irritable, addicted to alcohol, a bully, or greedy.
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- Titus 1:7 Or overseers, bishops
Titus 1:7
Contemporary English Version
7 Church officials[a] are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business.
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- 1.7 Church officials: Or “Bishops.”
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