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Titus 1:8 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Titus 1:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Titus chapter 1 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; men: or, things”
Titus 1:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Titus 1:8
After negative prohibitions (v. 7), Paul lists positive virtues. A lover of hospitality (φιλόξενον, philoxenon)—literally "stranger-loving," welcoming travelers and outsiders. Early Christians lacked church buildings; hospitality enabled gospel spread. A lover of good men (φιλάγαθον, philagathon)—or "lover of goodness," pursuing moral excellence. Sober (σώφρονα, sophron)—self-controlled, sound-minded, the opposite of excess.Just (δίκαιον, dikaion)—righteous in dealings with others, giving each their due. Holy (ὅσιον, hosion)—devout toward God, distinct from δίκαιος (righteous toward others). T...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Titus 1:8
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“the husband of one wife”
“seriousness”
“when Hiram heard the words of Solomon”
“man of God”
“love good”
“in word”
“as servants of God”
“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.”
“because we love the brothers. He who doesn't love his brother remains in death.”
“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.”