Titus 2:2

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Titus 2:2

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

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.

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