Titus 1:6

If any. Paul here begins to enumerate the qualifications of the presbuteroi, or “elders.” This parallels his instruction to Timothy (see on 1 Tim. 3:1-7).

Blameless. See on 1 Tim. 3:10.

Husband of one wife. See on 1 Tim. 3:2.

Faithful children. That is, children who are Christian believers and who, in their behavior, demonstrate their loyalty to Christian principles. Children who are not loyal to Christian principles are almost too great a handicap for any church leader. The failure of the minister, or local church elder, properly to control his own household will mislead many, both within and without the church. A man who has failed to train his own children properly, so that they lack restraint and self-discipline, reveals a lack of ability to govern others. Accordingly, he is unfitted to assume responsibility as a leader of the church. Compare the tragic history of Eli and his two sons (see on 1 Sam. 2:27; 3:11). “We cannot think that any man, however great his ability and usefulness, is best serving God or the world while his time is given to other pursuits, to the neglect of his own children” (CG 232).

Riot. Gr. asotia, “dissipation,” “incorrigibility.” Compare Eph. 5:18.

Unruly. Gr. anupotaktos, “rebellious,” “undisciplined.” Compare 1 Tim. 1:9.