Titus 2:3 cpdv — Old women, similarly, should be in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well,

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"Old women, similarly, should be in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well, "

— Titus 2:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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“that aged women likewise be reverent in demeanor, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; ”
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Titus 2 — Context

But you are to speak the things that befit sound doctrine.

Old men should be sober, chaste, prudent, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

Old women, similarly, should be in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well,

so that they may teach prudence to the young women, so that they may love their husbands, love their children,

be sensible, chaste, restrained, have concern for the household, be kind, be subordinate to their husbands: so that the Word of God may be not blasphemed.

Exhort young men similarly, so that they may show self-restraint.

Titus 2:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Titus 2:3 say?

Titus 2:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Old women, similarly, should be in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well, ”

Where is Titus 2:3 in the Bible?

Titus 2:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Titus, chapter 2, verse 3.

Who wrote Titus?

Titus is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.

What is the book of Titus about?

Paul writes Titus to "set in order" the churches of Crete — appoint qualified elders, silence false teachers, and call God's people to lives that adorn the gospel. The letter has one of the New Testament's clearest summaries of the gospel of grace.

What are the major themes of Titus?

Titus explores themes including Church Order, Good Works, Grace That Trains, Sound Doctrine. These themes shape the meaning and context of Titus 2:3.

What translation should I read Titus 2:3 in?

Titus 2:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Titus 2:3?

Titus 2:3 reads (CPDV): “Old women, similarly, should be in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Titus 2:3 cpdv — Old women, similarly, should be in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well,

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