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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:4

Verse 4 4.That they may teach young women temperance That they may be more attentive to duty, he shows that it is not enough if their own life be decent, if they do not also train young women, by their instructions, to a decent and chaste life. He therefore adds, that by their example they should train to temperance and gravity those younger women whom the warmth of youth might otherwise lead into imprudence. To love their husbands and their children I do not agree with those who think that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

Genuine morality. "But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine," etc. Paul, having given Titus directions as to the organization of a Christian Church in Crete, and changed him to contend against those who, in the name of Christianity, propagated doctrines at variance both with the truths and the spirit of the gospel, here urges that genuine morality which should be the grand aim and tendency of all gospel preaching. The grand subject presented in this passage is genuine... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-15

Practical godliness the end of spiritual doctrine. The teaching of St. Paul soars very high in respect of the hidden things of God. To none of the apostles were given more abundant revelations of heavenly mysteries. Caught up into the third heaven, hearing unspeakable words, saturated with gifts of the Holy Ghost, he was able to lead men's souls into depths and heights of unseen things as no other teacher was. His eloquent tongue, pouring forth the riches of knowledge of an enlightened... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:2

Aged for the aged, A.V.; temperate for sober, A.V.; sober-minded for temperate, A.V.; love for charity, A.V. Temperate ( νηφάλιος ); as 1 Timothy 3:2 , (where see note). Grave ( σεμνούς ); as 1 Timothy 3:8 , 1 Timothy 3:11 (see too 1 Timothy 2:2 ; 1 Timothy 3:4 ). Sober-minded ( σώφρονας ); as Titus 1:8 , note. Sound ( ὑγιαίνοντας ); see Titus 1:1 , note, and Titus 1:13 , where, as here, the word is applied to persons, as it is in its... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:2

The duties of aged men. The apostle begins with the most important class in the Church—those who are the leaders of the young. Their characteristic deportment is to be fourfold. I. SOBRIETY . 1. This habit of mind is contrasted with the thoughtlessness and levity of youth. 2. It is combined with 3. There are lofty motives to sobriety. ( 1 Peter 4:7 ; 1 Peter 5:8 .) II. GRAVITY , in the sense of a dignified deportment. 1. Old men ought not to lend... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:2

Aged Christian men. "That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience." There are appropriate fruits for every time of life, and the Christian man bringeth forth fruit in his season. A frivolous, fantastical age is a distasteful spectacle. Old age should be cheerful; but fun should be without frivolity, and laughter without levity. I. THE REVERENCE DUE TO AGE . We look for sobriety of character as the result of the experience of a man who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:2

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

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