Charles Spurgeon Commentary Titus 1:5-6

"For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that were wanting, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave thee charge; if any man is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children that believe, who are not accused of riot or unruly." — Titus 1:5-6 (ASV)

For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed you: if any are blameless, the husband of one wife,

For there were many converts there who had two or three wives.

Whatever position they might be permitted to occupy in the church, they could not become officers; they must keep in the rear rank.