OET interlinear TIT 1:6

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

εἴ τίς ἐστιν ἀνέγκλητος

if anyone is unindictable

This is the beginning of the description of the character of an elder. Paul assumes that Titus understands that he is to choose men who fit the following description. You could include this information if that would be helpful to your readers. Alternate translation: [an elder must be blameless] or [any man you choose to be an elder must be without blame]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / doublenegatives

ἀνέγκλητος

unindictable

To be blameless is to be known as a person who does not do bad things. If it would be clearer in your language, you could state this positively. Alternate translation: [a person who has a good reputation]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

μιᾶς γυναικὸς ἀνήρ

˱of˲_one wife ˓the˒_husband

This means that he has only one wife; that is, he does not have any other wives or concubines. This also means that he does not commit adultery and may also mean that he has not divorced a previous wife. Alternate translation: [a man who has only one woman] or [a man who is faithful to his wife]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

τέκνα & πιστά

children & believing

This could refer to: (1) children who believe in Jesus. Alternate translation: [children who are faithful to God] (2) children who are trustworthy. Alternate translation: [children who are honest]