Titus
King James Version (KJV)
Titus 2:2
“That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.”
King James Version (KJV)
Titus 2:2 Context
1But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
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Translation Details for Titus 2:2
That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
Other Translations for Titus 2:2
Bible Commentary for Titus 2:2
Wesley's Notes for Titus 2:2
2:2 Vigilant - As veteran soldiers, not easily to be surprised. Patience - A virtue particularly needful for and becoming them. Serious - Not drolling or diverting on the brink of eternity.
People's Bible Notes for Titus 2:2
Tit 2:2 That the aged men be sober. Not given to wine. We must keep in mind that the converts had recently been given to healthy vices. Temperate. Exhibiting self-control. Sound in faith. True believers. In patience. Steadfastly persevering.
That the aged men be sober, graue, temperate, sound in faith, in charitie, in patience.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
that aged men be temperate, grave, sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, in patience:
- American Standard Version (1901)
That old men are to be simple in their tastes, serious, wise, true in faith, in love, and of a quiet mind.
- Basic English Bible
that the elder men be sober, grave, discreet, sound in faith, in love, in patience;
- Darby Bible
That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience;
- Webster's Bible
Exhort aged men to be temperate, grave, sober-minded, robust in their faith, their love and their patience.
- Weymouth Bible
that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience:
- World English Bible
that elde men be sobre, chast, prudent, hool in feith, in loue, and pacience;
- Wycliffe Bible
aged men to be temperate, grave, sober, sound in the faith, in the love, in the endurance;
- Youngs Literal Bible