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but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, sober-minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;
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A 360-Degree Character
Scholars note that these virtues form a complete picture of a leader's character. They cover one's conduct toward others ('just'), devotion toward God ('holy'), and mastery over oneself ('self-controlled'). This provides a holistic model for Christian maturity, encompassing our public, private, and internal life.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But a lover of hospitality. (See Barnes' Notes on 1 Timothy 3:2.)
A lover of good men (marginal reading: "or <…
A lover of good (φιλαγαθον). Late double compound (φιλοσ, αγαθος). See Wisdom 7:22. Here only in N.T. Just (δικαιον), holy (οσιον)…
19th Century
Anglican
But a lover of hospitality.—It has been suggested that this hospitality would be especially shown in the early centuries of Christ…
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Baptist
Having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry,…
“Rather” introduces the contrasting positive qualifications. An overseer must be: (1) “hospitable” (lit., “lover of strangers”; GK 5811), ready to …
16th Century
Protestant
But hospitable, devoted to kindness. From this it is clear how destructive that plague is which tears the Church apart through quarrels. H…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But a lover of hospitality (See Gill on 1 Timothy 3:2)
a lover of good men , or "of good…
The character and qualification of pastors, here called elders and bishops, agree with what the apostle wrote to Timothy. Being such bishops and ov…
13th Century
Catholic
He now comes to the message and, as was mentioned, aims to defend the Church against heretics. The Apostle's argument proceeds in two par…
