Titus 2:4

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 2:4

That = In order that. Greek. hina . teach. . . to be sober. Greek. sophroniao . Only here. Op. Titus 2:6 , Titus 2:12 ; 1 Timothy 2:9 . young women . Feminine of Greek. neos . See John 21:18 . love. . . husbands . Greek. philandros . Only here. love . . . children . Greek. philoteknos . Only here. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 2:4

that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,Significantly, the elders were not entrusted with the training of young married women, a function that pertained to the godly older women in the congregation. There are seven qualities to be instilled in the younger women, two mentioned in this verse, five in the next. They are: (1) husband-lovers, (2) children-lovers, (3) sober-minded, (4) chaste, (5) workers at home, (6) kind, and (7) in subjection to their own... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:4

4. to be sober—Greek, "self-restrained," "discreet"; the same Greek as in Titus 2:2, "temperate." (But see on Titus 2:2; compare Note, Titus 2:2- :). ALFORD therefore translates, "That they school (admonish in their duty) the young women to be lovers of their husbands," &c. (the foundation of all domestic happiness). It was judicious that Titus, a young man, should admonish the young women, not directly, but through the older women. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 2:1-11

C. The conduct of the saints 2:1-3:11Having specified the type of men qualified to lead the church, and having pointed out the deficiencies of certain unqualified leaders, Paul turned to discuss the conduct of individual Christians in the churches. He dealt with these instructions by dividing them up among various groups in the church and then reemphasizing what proper behavior for all saints looks like. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 2:1-15

1. The behavior of various groups in the church 2:1-15To establish order in the church Paul gave Titus instructions concerning the behavior of various groups of Christians that was appropriate for them (cf. 1 Timothy 5:1-2). This involves pastoral oversight."Paul here stresses the importance of building up the inner life of believers as the best antidote against error." [Note: Hiebert, "Titus," p. 435.] "No condition and no period of life is to remain unaffected by the sanctifying influence of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 2:4-5

Young women 2:4-5Paul listed seven responsibilities of these women. They were (1) to be lovers of their husbands (to put their welfare before self-interests), (2) to be lovers of their children, and (3) to be sensible (Gr. sophronas; self-controlled). They were also (4) to be pure (Gr. hagnas) and (5) to be workers at home (Gr. oikourgous, producers of orderliness in the home, 1 Timothy 5:14; not necessarily occupied exclusively with household chores). Finally they were (6) to be kind (Gr.... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Titus 2:4

2:4 admonish (d-4) To impart and enforce by will, counsel, and rebuke, rules of conduct, &c. read more

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