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Titus 2:6

Titus 2:6
Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Sound speech that cannot be condemned,.... In the public ministry, the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus should be used, and the doctrines of the Gospel be expressed, as near as can be, in the words…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Young men likewise exhort to be sober-minded - Margin, “discreet.” On the meaning of the Greek word used here (σωφρονεῖν sōphronein), see the notes at Tit 2:2, Tit 2:4. The idea is, that they should…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Young men - exhort to be sober-minded - Reformation should begin with the old; they have the authority, and they should give the example. The young of both sexes must also give an account of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Titus 2:1-10

Here is the third thing in the matter of the epistle. In the chapter foregoing, the apostle had directed Titus about matters of government, and to set in order the things that were wanting in the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The standard of holy living for young men

6. The younger women in Crete were to be placed under the guidance of elder women, though in Ephesus Timothy was himself to instruct them. The young men are…