Titus 2:3 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)3 Older women, likewise, should be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers, not addicted to much wine, teachers of what is good. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 Bid the older women similarly to be reverent and devout in their deportment as becomes those engaged in sacred service, not slanderers or slaves to drink. They are to give good counsel and be teachers of what is right and noble, Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 that aged women likewise be reverent in demeanor, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible3 Likewise, tell the older women to be reverent in their behavior, teaching what is good, rather than being gossips or addicted to heavy drinking. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version3 Old women, similarly, should be in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well, Ver Capítulo |
Similarly, deacons should be serious-minded [i.e., dignified], not saying one thing while meaning another, not drinking a lot of wine [Note: The wine of Paul’s day was used as a common drink, and was either non-intoxicating or far less intoxicating than wine today], not wanting to get money by questionable [or, dishonest] means.
For certainly enough time has elapsed so that [by now] you ought to be teachers, [but instead] you are in need of having someone teach you again the basic principles of God’s message. You have become people who need “milk” and not “solid food.” [Note: The fundamental truths of Christianity are here figuratively spoken of as “milk,” while the more advanced teaching, such as Christ’s priesthood being like Melchizedek’s, is called “solid food”].