Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Titus 2:4

They may teach [σ ω φ ρ ο ν ι ζ ω σ ι]. Better, school or train. N. T. o. o LXX The verb means to make sane or sober - minded; to recall a person to his senses; hence, to moderate, chasten, discipline.

To love their husbands, to love their children [φ ι λ α ν δ ρ ο υ ς ε ι ν α ι, φ ι λ ο τ ε κ ν ο υ ς]. Lit. to be husband - lovers, children - lovers. Both adjectives N. T. o. o LXX Filandrov in Class. not in this sense, but loving men or masculine habits; lewd. In the better sense often in epitaphs. An inscription at Pergamum has the following : Iouliov Bassov Otakilia Pwllh th glukutath gunaiki, filandrw kai filoteknw sumbiwsash ajmemptwv eth l, Julius Bassus to Otacilia Polla my sweetest wife, who loved her husband and children and lived with me blamelessly for thirty years.

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Titus 2:4

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