Titus 1:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

Complete Jewish Bible:

On the contrary, he must be hospitable, devoted to good, sober-mindedness, uprightness, holiness and self-control.

Berean Standard Bible:

Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

American Standard Version:

but given to hospitality, a lover of good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But{G235} a lover of hospitality{G5382}, a lover of good men{G5358}, sober{G4998}, just{G1342}, holy{G3741}, temperate{G1468};

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Timothy 3:2

  • A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Titus 2:7

  • In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

1 Kings 5:7

  • And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed [be] the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.

2 Corinthians 6:4

  • But in all [things] approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,

2 Corinthians 6:8

  • By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and [yet] true;

1 Kings 5:1

  • ¶ And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.

1 Timothy 4:12

  • Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

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Commentary for Titus 1:8

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G5382
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φιλόξενος
    Transliteration: philóxenos
    Pronunciation: fil-ox'-en-os
    Description: from φίλος and ξένος; fond of guests, i.e. hospitable:--given to (lover of, use) hospitality.
  3. Strong's Number: G5358
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φιλάγαθος
    Transliteration: philágathos
    Pronunciation: fil-ag'-ath-os
    Description: from φίλος and ἀγαθός; fond to good, i.e. a promoter of virtue:--love of good men.
  4. Strong's Number: G4998
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σώφρων
    Transliteration: sṓphrōn
    Pronunciation: so'-frone
    Description: from the base of σώζω and that of φρήν; safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion):--discreet, sober, temperate.
  5. Strong's Number: G1342
    There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δίκαιος
    Transliteration: díkaios
    Pronunciation: dik'-ah-yos
    Description: from δίκη; equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively):--just, meet, right(-eous).
  6. Strong's Number: G3741
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅσιος
    Transliteration: hósios
    Pronunciation: hos'-ee-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from ἱερός, which denotes formal consecration; and from ἅγιος, which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure):--holy, mercy, shalt be. 342
  7. Strong's Number: G1468
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐγκρατής
    Transliteration: enkratḗs
    Pronunciation: eng-krat-ace'
    Description: from ἐν and κράτος; strong in a thing (masterful), i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) self-controlled (in appetite, etc.):--temperate.