Titus 2:3-4 NKJV,NLT

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:3

That for the, A.V be reverent in demeanor for that they be in behavior as becometh holiness, A.V.; slanderers for false accusers, A.V.; nor for not, A.V.; enslaved for given, A.V.; that which is good for good things, A.V. Reverent ( ἱεροπρεπεῖς ); only here in the New Testament, twice in 4 Maccabees; it is not uncommon in classical Greek. The word means "becoming a holy person, place, or matter;" otherwise expressed in 1 Timothy 2:10 , "which becometh women professing godliness;" and ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:3

Aged Christian women. "The aged women likewise." Our "behavior" is a sign of our character. We cannot hide the "roots" of our life. Weeds or flowers soon appear upon the earth. I. HOLY WOMEN . Not sanctimonious, or stiff, or prudish; but holy. Never suffering irreverence to characterize their speech, levity to mark their looks, or folly to appear in their dress or demeanor. Holy, so that their quiet fellowship with God may affect their influence, and the enjoyment of the "earnest... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:3-5

The duties of aged women and young women. As woman had attained through Christianity a position of equality beside man, it was necessary to remind her that her new position involved serious responsibilities. I. THE DUTIES OF AGED WOMEN . 1. In demeanor as becometh holiness. 2. Not slanderers. (a) separate friends ( Proverbs 16:28 ); (b) inflict deadly wounds in character ( Proverbs 18:18 ); (c) bring dishonor on the gospel; (d) and cause... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:4

Train for teach … to be sober, A.V. Train ( σωφρονίζωσι ); only here in the New Testament, not found in the LXX ., but common in classical Greek in the sense of to " correct, " "control," or "moderate," which is its meaning here. Ellicott renders it "school". The A.V. "teach to be sober" is manifestly wrong. To love their husbands ( φιλάνδρους εἷναι ); here only in the New Testament, not found in the LXX ., but occasionally, in this sense, in classical Greek. To... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:4-5

Counsels to young women. Here there are what may be termed "instructions" to the aged women as to the counsels to be given by them to the young women. Such authority does the gospel give to age; such reverence and respect for age does it expect from young women. Nations deteriorate in character whenever youth becomes insolent in its own independence, and resentful of authority. I. SOBRIETY , or wisdom; that calm quietude of heart and mind which is not intoxicated by vanity, or... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:3

The aged women likewise - Not only those who may have the office of deaconesses, but all aged females.That they be in behaviour as becometh holiness - Marg, “holy women.” The Greek word is not found elsewhere in the New Testament. It means appropriate to a sacred place or person, or becoming to religion. Their conduct should be such as the gospel requires.Not false accusers - - Margin, “make-bates.” Greek, διαβόλους diabolous - the word commonly applied to the devil - “as the accuser.” See it... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:4

That they may teach the young women to be sober - Margin, “wise” - a word similar to that which in Titus 2:2 is rendered “temperate,” and in 1 Timothy 3:2, “sober.” The meaning is, that they should instruct them to have their desires and passions well regulated, or under proper control.To love their husbands - φιλάνδρους philandrous. This word occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. In Ephesians 5:25, Paul directs husbands to love their wives, and in Ephesians 5:33, the wife to reverence her... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 2:3-6

Titus 2:3-6. The aged women likewise All of them in general, and not merely such as were employed by the church in teaching the young of their own sex the doctrines and precepts of Christianity; that they be in behaviour Εν καταστηματι , in their deportment, including their dress, as the word implies; as becometh holiness Or holy persons, as ιεροπρεπεις may be rendered, that is, such as is agreeable to their holy profession, and will manifest the holiness of their hearts; not... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

2:1-3:15 CHRISTIAN BEHAVIOUR AND ITS BASISDifferent people in the church (2:1-10)The best way to resist wrong teaching is to give positive instruction in Christian doctrine and its moral application. This will produce spiritual growth and right behaviour in all groups alike, regardless of age or social background. Older men, for instance, should set an example of a well balanced Christian life (2:1-2). Older women also should be a good example. If their lives are free of such bad habits as... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 2:3

aged women. Greek. presbutis . Only here. in . App-104 . behaviour . Greek. katastema . Only here. as . . . holiness . Greek. hieroprepes . Only here. not. App-105 . false accusers . Figure of speech Idioma . App-8 . Greek. diabolos . Occurs thirty-eight times, always "devil", except here, 1 Timothy 3:11 . 2 Timothy 3:3 . not . The texts read "nor", Gr, mede . given . Greek. douloo . App-190 . teachers, &c. Greek. kalodidaskalos . Only here. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:3-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:4-5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 2:3-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 2:3

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