Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

 (i) They were formally set apart for their office. Titus was to ordain elders in every Church ( Titus 1:5). The office-bearer of the Church is not made an office-bearer in secret; he is set apart before the eyes of men; the honour of the Church is publicly delivered into his hands. 