man swran nga béh feh sié asonun kpenngben'n o yô swran bo bé kwla satyi'e i wun kaan sa, bo i yi ti kun, bo i mma'm bé lafi Nyanmien su, bo bé kwla satyi'a bé dunman ke bé nzuen ti te, bé nyin ti kéklé.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes what a church leader should be like. Paul is giving instructions that this person must have one wife and their children should behave well.
Explained for Children
Think of it like choosing a team captain for your sports team. The coach wants someone who follows the rules, has only one best friend, and whose siblings are also good players.
Historical Background
Paul wrote this letter to Titus around 63-65 AD. He is instructing Titus on how to select leaders for churches in Crete, where Paul had left Titus to organize the local congregations.
Living It Out Today
In a modern context, imagine if you were selecting someone to lead an important project at work. You'd want them to be reliable and have a good family life with well-behaved children who don't cause problems.
