Aged men (πρεσβυτας). See Phm 1:9 for this word. For discussion of family life see also Co 3:18-4:1; Ephesians 5:6–22:9…

That the aged men. All aged men—for there is no reason to suppose that the apostle refers particularly to those who were in office, or who…

That the aged men.—Not presbyters or elders in an official sense, but simply the “old men” in the congregations.

Be…

That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

The term “older men” (GK 4566) denotes age, not office. The senior male members are named first as natural leaders. The value of their example will…

That aged men be sober. He begins with particular duties, so that the discourse may be better adapted to the instruction of the people. An…

That the aged men be sober
Or "vigilant", and watchful over themselves, their conduct and conversation, lest being e…

Older disciples of Christ must behave in everything according to Christian doctrine. That the aged men be sober; not thinking that the fra…

1. Above, the Apostle instructed Titus on what sort of ministers to appoint to hinder heretics; here he teaches him what to do.