Titus 2:5 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:5

To be discreet - The same word rendered, in Titus 2:2, “temperate,” and explained in Titus 2:4.Chaste - Pure - in heart, and in life.Keepers at home - That is, characteristically attentive to their domestic concerns, or to their duties in their families. A similar injunction is found in the precepts of the Pythagoreans - τὰν γὰρ γύναικα δεῖ οἰκουρεῖν καὶ ἔνδον μένειν tan gar gunaika dei oikourein kai endon menein. See Creuzer’s Symbolik, iii. 120. This does not mean, of course, that... 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 2:5

discreet . Greek. sophron . Compare verses: Titus 2:1 , Titus 2:4 , Titus 2:1 , B. chaste . Greek. hagnos . Elsewhere, 2 Corinthians 7:11 ; 2 Corinthians 11:2 .Philippians 1:4 , Php 1:6 . 1 Timothy 5:22 .James 3:17 . 1Pe 5:2 . 1 John 3:3 . keepers at home. Greek. oikonras . Only here. obedient . Greek. hupatasso , as in Titus 2:9 ; Titus 3:1 . husbands . App-123 . word. App-121 . God . App-98 ., not. App-105 . blasphemed . Greek. blasphemeo. Occurs: Titus 3:2 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 2:5

to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed:Sober-minded... As noted above, this quality is actually to be manifested by all Christians. It means having all faculties under control, well-balanced, even tempered, and realizing the importance and seriousness of life.Chaste ... The original word here may be translated "pure"; "but the ASV has done rightly in preferring the word which is relevant to sex. Paul... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Titus 2:5

Titus 2:5. Keepers at home,— The word Οικουρους, according to Elsner, signifies not only keeping at home, but an attentive looker after domestic affairs. Hesychius explains it by "one who takes care of the things belonging to the house, and keeps them." Some would join the next epithet with this, and read good housekeepers. That the word of God be not blasphemed, means, "that they may give no occasion by their behaviour for any reproach to be cast upon that Christianity which they profess."... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:5

5. keepers at home—as "guardians of the house," as the Greek expresses. The oldest manuscripts read, "Workers at home": active in household duties (Proverbs 7:11; 1 Timothy 5:13). good—kind, beneficent (Matthew 20:15; Romans 5:7; 1 Peter 2:18). Not churlish and niggardly, but thrifty as housewives. obedient—rather "submissive," as the Greek is translated; (see on 1 Peter 2:18- :; 1 Peter 2:18- :). their own—marking the duty of subjection which they owe them, as being their own husbands... 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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 2:3-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 2:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 2:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Titus 2:5

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:5

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

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

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

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