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and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;
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A Sacred Demeanor
Commentators explain that older women are called to a "reverent demeanor," which means their entire way of life—including dress, speech, and conduct—should reflect a sacred quality. This outward deportment is meant to be an expression of inner holiness, presenting a dignified and respectable example for younger women to admire and emulate. As one scholar notes, it's like behaving as people engaged in sacred duties.
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Titus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The aged women likewise. This refers not only to those who may hold the office of deaconesses, but to all older women.
That the…
Aged women (πρεσβυτιδας). Old word, feminine of πρεσβυτης, only here in N.T. See πρεσβυτερας in 1 Timothy 5:2.
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19th Century
Anglican
The aged women likewise.—St. Paul, faithful to what had now become one of the guiding principles of Christianity, the equ…
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Baptist
Older women also among pagans were often given to drinking much wine, so here they are cautioned against it by the Spirit of God. They are also tem…
“Likewise” indicates that the same kind of deportment is expected of the “older women,” although the demands on them are related to their own stati…
16th Century
Protestant
That aged women in like manner We very often see that older women either continue to dress with the frivolity of youth, or have something …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the aged women likewise Speak also to them the things which become their profession, and what is right for them …
Older disciples of Christ must behave in everything according to Christian doctrine. That the aged men be sober; not thinking that the fra…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Above, the Apostle instructed Titus on what sort of ministers to appoint to hinder heretics; here he teaches him what to do.
First…