Titus 2:2-3 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

Here is the third thing in the matter of the epistle. In the chapter foregoing, the apostle had directed Titus about matters of government, and to set in order the things that were wanting in the churches. Now here he exhorts him, I. Generally, to a faithful discharge of his own office. His ordaining others to preach would not excuse himself from preaching, nor might he take care of ministers and elders only, but he must instruct private Christians also in their duty. The adversative particle... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Titus 2:1-10

(1) The Senior Men ( Titus 2:1-2 ) 2:1-2 You must speak what befits sound teaching. You must charge the senior men to be sober, serious, prudent, healthy in Christian faith and love and fortitude. This whole chapter deals with what might be called The Christian Character in Action. It takes people by their various ages and stations and lays down what they ought to be within the world. It begins with the senior men. They must be sober. The word is nephalios ( Greek #3524 ), and it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 2:2

That the aged men be sober ,.... Or "vigilant", and watchful over themselves, their conduct and conversation, lest being evil, it should be drawn into an example by younger persons: this is to be understood not of men in office, of presbyters or elders; for their characters are described in the preceding chapter; but of men in years, of ancient men, that are professors of religion, and members of churches: who should also be grave ; in their behaviour, speech, and dress; levity of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 2:3

And the aged women likewise ,.... Speak also to them the things which become their profession, and what is right for them to be, and do: these aged women design not persons in office, who were ancient widows, and had some care of the poor; or presbyteresses, as some call them, the wives of presbyters or elders, as being distinct from deaconesses; but godly women in years, who are to be instructed and exhorted: that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness ; or "holy women", sanctified... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:2

That the aged men be sober - It is very likely that the word aged is to be taken here in its literal sense; that it refers to advanced years, and not to any office in the Church: the whole context seems to require this sense. For an old man to be a drunkard, a light and trifling person, and a glutton, and not to be sober, grave, and temperate, is not only blamable but monstrous. Seneca has well said: Luxuriosus adolescens peccat; senew insanit . "A young man addicted to a life of luxury... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:3

The aged women likewise - I believe elderly women are meant, and not deaconesses. That they be in behavior - Εν καταστηματι ἱεροπρεπεις· That they be in their dress, gait, and general deportment, such as their holy calling requires; that they be not like the world, but like the Church, decent without, and adorned with holiness within. Not false accusers - Μη διαβολους· Not devils; we have had the same expression applied in the same way, 1 Timothy 3:11 ; (note). Not given to... read more

John Calvin

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

Verse 2 2.That aged men be sober He begins with particular duties, that the discourse may be better adapted to the instruction of the people. And he does so, not only that he may accommodate himself to their capacity, but that he may press every one more closely; for a general doctrine produces a less powerful impression; but when by holding out a few cases, he has instructed every person about his duty, there is no one who may not easily conclude, that the Lord has sufficiently instructed him... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:3

Verse 3 3.That aged women in like manner We very frequently see, that females advanced in age either continue to dress with the lightness of youthful years, or have something superstitious in their apparel, and seldom hit the golden mean. Paul wished to guard against both extremes, by enjoining them to follow a course that is agreeable both to outward propriety and to religion; or, if you choose to express it in simpler language, to give evidence, by their very dress, that they are holy and... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Titus 2:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 2:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Titus 2:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:3

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

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 2:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:1-15

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