Titus 2:2
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
In Context
1But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.
Cross References
Job 12:12Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.
Proverbs 16:31Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.
Mark 5:15When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons sitting there, clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.
Acts 24:25As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
1 Corinthians 9:25Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.
2 Corinthians 5:13If we are out of our mind, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you.
Matthew Henry on Titus 2:2-11
Relative Duties. ( a. d. 66.) 1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of… Read the whole commentary →