[verga]

I can see your point. Perhaps he could have confessed to the elders to spare his wife's shame (as a gentlemen would do for a lady). However, as a bishop his sin was against the whole congregation IMO.

First loved your post #79. Second I can see going to the Elders/Presbyters. I just don't like the idea of him humiliating his wife in public.

[redleghunter]

I just don't like the idea of him humiliating his wife in public.

As a man who was raised in the "old way" the gentlemen way, I understand your reasoning. We don't know enough about the story IMO. Maybe his wife encourged him to come clean with the family of believers. Speculation of course.