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In this way[a] they will train[b] the younger women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be self-controlled,[c] pure, fulfilling their duties at home,[d] kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message[e] of God may not be discredited.[f] Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,[g]

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  1. Titus 2:4 tn Grk “that they may train” (continuing the sentence of 2:3).
  2. Titus 2:4 tn This verb, σωφρονίζω (sōphronizō), denotes teaching in the sense of bringing people to their senses, showing what sound thinking is.
  3. Titus 2:5 tn Or “sensible.”
  4. Titus 2:5 tn Grk “domestic,” “keeping house.”
  5. Titus 2:5 tn Or “word.”
  6. Titus 2:5 tn Or “slandered.”
  7. Titus 2:6 tn Or “sensible.”