N kɛnnin i kɛ man sran nga be ´fɛ i sie asɔnun kpɛnngbɛn'n ɔ yo sran bɔ be kwla saci-mɛn i wun kaan sa, bɔ i yi ti kun, bɔ i mma'm be lafi Nyanmiɛn su, bɔ be kwla saci-man be dunman kɛ be nzuɛn ti tɛ, yɛ bé nyin ti kekle.
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.
