Titus 2:3

"that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance,"

Key Reflection

This instruction highlights that older men, as leaders or examples within the community, are to embody spiritual maturity through temperance (self-control), wisdom, and a clear mind. They must also be firmly grounded in faith, deeply rooted in love, and steadfast in their perseverance through trials.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 3. The aged women likewise. Not only those who may have the office of deaconnesses, 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. Marg., make-bates. Gr., diabolouv, the word commonly applied to the devil--as the accuser. See it explained See Barnes "1 Ti 3:11, where it is rendered slanderers. Not given to much wine. See Barnes "1 Ti 3:3". Teachers of good things.

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