2:1 But {1} speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:(1) The fifth admonition: the doctrine must not only be generally pure, but also be applied to all ages and orders of men, according to the diversity of circumstances. read more
2:2 {2} That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.(2) What are the principal virtues for old and young, both men and women: and how they ought to be stirred up to do them continually. read more
In contrast to the vanity of others, as in the previous verses, Titus has pressed upon him his personal responsibility: "But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine." "Sound" has the force of being completely healthy, therefore well balanced according to the truth of God. And he is to speak for the sake of others. The aged men are first singled out as to be influenced by the truth. An aged man may not be qualified as an elder, but yet he should be sober also, not light or frivolous;... read more
CONCERNING CHURCH MEMBERS Paul now enters upon instructions to Titus as in the case of Timothy concerning different classes in the church. Aged men are first spoken of, Titus 2:2 . It is sound doctrine that these be of the character described. Aged women are next referred to (Titus 2:3 ), and under cover of that exhortation comes an illusion to the younger women (Titus 2:4-5 ). Titus does not exhort the young women directly on the themes indicated, but indirectly through the older women. A... read more
Chapter 2 1 Directions given unto Titus both for his doctrine and life. 9 Of the duty of servants, and in general of all Christians. 1. But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2. That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate [discreet, or self-restrained], sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3. The angel women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becomes holiness, not false accusers [not slanderers], not given to much wine [this warning was probably called for owing to... read more
CONTENTS The Apostle is following up the same Directions to Titus, in this Chapter, as the former. His Doctrine, and Commands to the Aged, and Youthful, and Servants, are dwelt upon. The Apostle, blessedly speaks, of the Grace of God in Christ, and the Design of its appearing. read more
(1) ¶ But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: (2) That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. (3) The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; (4) That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, (5) To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of... read more
Sound doctrine. It is not sufficient to teach sound doctrine, says St. Jerome, if it be not at the same time taught in a manner worthy of itself; that is, if he who teaches it by his words belies it in his actions. (St. Jerome) read more
Be sober. The Greek Fathers, Theodoret, and Theophylactus, translate the word, sober, attentive, or vigilant. But Latin interpreters understand it of sobriety, in the literal meaning of the word. Old men oftentimes under pretense of weakness, drink wine to excess. The ancients called wine the milk of old men; hence aquil'e6 senectus has passed into a proverb, to designate an old man who drinks much and eats little. (Calmet) read more
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Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Titus 2:1-15
II. THINGS WHICH BECOME SOUND DOCTRINE CHAPTER 2 1. Adorning the doctrine of our Saviour-God (Titus 2:1-10 ) 2. The grace of God and its work (Titus 2:11-15 ) Titus 2:1-10 “But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine.” The sound doctrine or healthful teaching must be accompanied and witnessed to by the right condition of soul, a godly character. The doctrine of God our Saviour must be adorned in all things. Aged men are exhorted to be temperate, grave, sober-minded, sound in... read more