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Titus 2:3 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Titus 2:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Titus chapter 2 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; holiness: or, holy women false: or, one who foments strife”
Titus 2:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Titus 2:3
The aged women likewise—πρεσβύτιδας (presbytidas, aged women) receive parallel instruction. That they be in behaviour as becometh holiness—ἐν καταστήματι ἱεροπρεπεῖς (en katastēmati hieroprepeis, in deportment/bearing reverent/befitting sacred things). The compound ἱεροπρεπής suggests priestlike demeanor; Christian women's daily conduct has sacred dignity.Not false accusers (μὴ διαβόλους, mē diabolous)—διάβολος (diabolos) is the Devil's title (slanderer/accuser). Gossip imitates Satan's character (Revelation 12:10). Not given to much wine (μὴ οἴνῳ πολλῷ δεδουλωμένας, mē oinō pollō dedoulōmenas...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Titus 2:3
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“to love their children”
“not slanderers”
“and of wearing jewels of gold”
“that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing”
“as God's steward; not self-pleasing”
“in a way worthy of the saints”
“Deacons.}”
“and desolate”
“and all uncleanness”
“you again need to have someone teach you the rudiments of the first principles of the oracles of God. You have come to need milk”