Mentoring Matters
Titus 2:1-15
4. to be sober—Greek, “self-restrained,” “discreet”; the same Greek as in Tit 2:2, “temperate.” (But see on Tit 2:2; compare Note, 2 Ti 1:7). ALFORD therefore translates, “That they school (admonish in their duty) the young women to be lovers of their husbands,” &c. (the foundation of all domestic happiness). It was judicious that Titus, a young man, should admonish the young women, not directly, but through the older
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.
15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you
