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Bible</a></span><br />In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/titus/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, exhort the younger <i>men</i> to be self-controlled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/titus/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/titus/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/titus/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Likewise urge the young men to be sensible;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/titus/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Likewise urge the young men to be sensible;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/titus/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Likewise urge the young men to be sensible;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/titus/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Likewise urge the younger men to be sensible;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/titus/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />In a similar way urge the young men to be sensible <i>and</i> self-controlled <i>and</i> to behave wisely [taking life seriously].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/titus/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way, encourage the young men to be self-controlled<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/titus/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way, encourage the young men to be self-controlled<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/titus/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the younger men likewise exhort to be sober-minded:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/titus/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Tell the young men to have self-control in everything. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/titus/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the younger men likewise exhort to be soberminded:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/titus/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Encourage young men to use good judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/titus/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In the same way urge the young men to be self-controlled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/titus/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Likewise, encourage the younger men to be sensible. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/titus/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/titus/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, exhort the younger men to be self-controlled;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/titus/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Young men likewise exhort to be sober-minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/titus/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />In the same way exhort the younger men to be discreet,<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/titus/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/titus/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober minded. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/titus/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The younger men, in like manner, exhort [them] to be sober-minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/titus/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, exhort the younger <i>men</i> to be self-controlled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/titus/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The younger men, in like manner, be exhorting to be sober-minded;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/titus/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The younger men likewise beseech to be of sound mind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/titus/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Young men, in like manner, exhort that they be sober. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/titus/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Exhort young men similarly, so that they may show self-restraint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/titus/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Urge the younger men, similarly, to control themselves,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/titus/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/titus/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Likewise exhort the young to be modest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/titus/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And in this way beseech those who are young men to be serious.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/titus/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Exhort the young men likewise to be sober-minded,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/titus/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Likewise exhort the young men to be prudent:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/titus/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />The younger men in like manner exhort to be sober minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/titus/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />that the word of God may not be blasphemed, the young men likewise exhort to be modest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/titus/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />In the same way exhort the younger men to be discreet,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/titus/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />The younger men, in like manner, exhort to be sober-minded;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/titus/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Exhort the young men in like manner to be temperate:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/titus/2-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sUo2G9e65Ig?start=201" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/titus/2.htm">Teaching Sound Doctrine</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5615.htm" title="5615: hōsautōs (Adv) -- In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way.">In the same way,</a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakalei (V-PMA-2S) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">urge</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3501.htm" title="3501: neōterous (Adj-AMP-C) -- (a) young, youthful, (b) new, fresh. ">younger men</a> <a href="/greek/4993.htm" title="4993: sōphronein (V-PNA) -- To be of sound mind, be sober-minded, exercise self-control. From sophron; to be of sound mind, i.e. Sane, moderate.">to be self-controlled.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a></span><br />Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">1 Timothy 5:1</a></span><br />Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">2 Timothy 2:22</a></span><br />Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-4.htm">Proverbs 1:4</a></span><br />To impart prudence to the simple and knowledge and discretion to the young,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/11-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:9-10</a></span><br />Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and in the sight of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment. / So banish sorrow from your heart, and cast off pain from your body, for youth and vigor are fleeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-14.htm">1 Peter 1:14</a></span><br />As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-14.htm">1 John 2:14</a></span><br />I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/7-7.htm">Proverbs 7:7</a></span><br />I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a></span><br />Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a></span><br />And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Proverbs 3:1-2</a></span><br />My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-4.htm">Ephesians 6:4</a></span><br />Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-1.htm">Proverbs 4:1-4</a></span><br />Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. / For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive. / When I was a son to my father, tender and the only child of my mother, ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.</p><p class="hdg">Young.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/29-8.htm">Job 29:8</a></b></br> The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, <i>and</i> stood up.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/148-12.htm">Psalm 148:12</a></b></br> Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/11-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:9</a></b></br> Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these <i>things</i> God will bring thee into judgment.</p><p class="hdg">sober-minded.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Titus 2:2</a></b></br> That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/3-6.htm">Control</a> <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Discreet</a> <a href="/titus/2-4.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-11.htm">Exhorting</a> <a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Minded</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Self-Controlled</a> <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Sensible</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Serious-Minded</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-5.htm">Similarly</a> <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Sober</a> <a href="/titus/2-4.htm">Sober-Minded</a> <a href="/titus/1-14.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-2.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Way</a> <a href="/titus/2-4.htm">Young</a> <a href="/titus/2-4.htm">Younger</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/2-8.htm">Control</a> <a href="/genesis/41-33.htm">Discreet</a> <a href="/titus/2-15.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Exhort</a> <a href="/titus/2-15.htm">Exhorting</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Minded</a> <a href="/philemon/1-8.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Self-Controlled</a> <a href="/job/18-2.htm">Sensible</a> <a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Serious-Minded</a> <a href="/judges/8-8.htm">Similarly</a> <a href="/titus/2-12.htm">Sober</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">Sober-Minded</a> <a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/titus/2-9.htm">Urge</a> <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Way</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-12.htm">Young</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">Younger</a><div class="vheading2">Titus 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/titus/2-1.htm">Directions given unto Titus both for his doctrine and life.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Of the duty of servants, and in general of all Christians.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It emphasizes the continuity and consistency of Christian teaching across different demographics. The apostle Paul often uses similar language to ensure that all members of the church understand their roles and responsibilities, as seen in other epistles like <a href="/ephesians/5.htm">Ephesians 5</a> and <a href="/colossians/3.htm">Colossians 3</a>.<p><b>urge the younger men</b><br>Paul instructs Titus to actively encourage and guide younger men, highlighting the importance of mentorship and discipleship within the church. This reflects the early Christian emphasis on community and the passing down of wisdom and instruction from one generation to the next. The role of a mentor is crucial in helping younger believers grow in their faith and character, as seen in the relationship between Paul and Timothy (<a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a>).<p><b>to be self-controlled</b><br>Self-control is a recurring theme in the New Testament and is considered a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>). It involves mastery over one's desires and impulses, aligning one's actions with God's will. In the Greco-Roman world, self-control was also a valued virtue, often associated with wisdom and maturity. For young men, who might be more prone to impulsive behavior, this exhortation is particularly relevant. The call to self-control is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>, where believers are urged to be sober-minded and vigilant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a></b><br>A trusted companion of the Apostle Paul, Titus was a Greek believer who played a significant role in the early church. Paul left him in Crete to organize the church and appoint elders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The Apostle Paul, author of the letter to Titus, was a key figure in the spread of Christianity in the first century. His letters form a substantial part of the New Testament.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/crete.htm">Crete</a></b><br>An island in the Mediterranean Sea where Titus was stationed to oversee the church. Known for its diverse population and challenges in establishing a Christian community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/y/younger_men.htm">Younger Men</a></b><br>In the context of this passage, younger men in the church are being addressed specifically to cultivate self-control, a vital Christian virtue.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/self-control.htm">Self-Control</a></b><br>A fruit of the Spirit and a recurring theme in Paul's teachings, emphasizing the importance of discipline and restraint in the Christian life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_self-control.htm">The Importance of Self-Control</a></b><br>Self-control is essential for spiritual growth and maturity. It helps believers resist temptation and live a life that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_mentorship.htm">Role of Mentorship</a></b><br>Older believers should mentor younger ones, encouraging them to develop self-control and other virtues. This reflects the biblical model of discipleship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_steps_to_cultivate_self-control.htm">Practical Steps to Cultivate Self-Control</a></b><br>Encourage daily prayer and Bible study to strengthen spiritual discipline.<br><br>Practice accountability with a trusted friend or mentor to help maintain self-control.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-control_as_a_witness.htm">Self-Control as a Witness</a></b><br>Demonstrating self-control can be a powerful testimony to non-believers, showcasing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/challenges_and_rewards.htm">Challenges and Rewards</a></b><br>Acknowledge the challenges in maintaining self-control but emphasize the spiritual rewards and growth that come from perseverance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_titus_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Titus 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_a_pastor's_wife's_role.htm">What role does a pastor's wife fulfill?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/titus_2__are_its_morals_outdated_today.htm">Titus 2 – Are the social structures and moral codes presented here merely cultural artifacts that clash with today’s ethical and societal standards?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_titus_2_4-5_conflict_with_gender_equality.htm">Titus 2:4-5 - Does urging women to be homemakers and obedient to their husbands conflict with modern views on gender equality?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_retirement.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on retirement?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/titus/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.</span>--The task of influencing the young men belongs especially to Titus. Among them, in respect to age, he still must be reckoned; as regarded their peculiar temptations, none could be found so fit as the still young Christian disciple of St. Paul (he 'was probably about forty years of age when he was placed over the Cretan Church) to set out vividly before them both the peril and the only means of guarding against it. Brought up in a Pagan home, not improbably in the luxurious and wicked Syrian Antioch, drawn to the Master's side in the fresh dawn of manhood, tried in many a difficult task and found faithful, the words of Titus, exhorting the youth of Crete to be sober-minded, or self-restrained, would be likely to have great weight. In this word, which urged self-restraint, a young man's duty is briefly comprehended. No task, the wise Chrysostom tells us, is after all so hard and difficult for youth, as obtaining the mastery over oneself in the matter of harmful pleasures. The Apostle gives but few special directions here for his disciple's guidance, for he is going to tell him how he will best win these young men to the side of Christ. It will be, he proceeds to show him, most effectually done by the sight of the example of his own manly, self-restrained religious life.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/titus/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - The <span class="accented">younger</span> for <span class="accented">young</span>, A.V. <span class="cmt_word">The younger</span> (see <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a>, where, however, the <span class="greek">νεώτεροι</span> are contrasted with the <span class="greek">πρεσβύτεροι</span>, as in <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">1 Timothy 5:1</a>; here with <span class="greek">πρεσβύτας</span> in ver. 2). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/titus/2-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">In the same way,</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡσαύτως</span> <span class="translit">(hōsautōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5615.htm">Strong's 5615: </a> </span><span class="str2">In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">urge</span><br /><span class="grk">παρακάλει</span> <span class="translit">(parakalei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> </span><span class="str2">From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">Τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(Tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">younger [men]</span><br /><span class="grk">νεωτέρους</span> <span class="translit">(neōterous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3501.htm">Strong's 3501: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) young, youthful, (b) new, fresh. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to be self-controlled.</span><br /><span class="grk">σωφρονεῖν</span> <span class="translit">(sōphronein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4993.htm">Strong's 4993: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be of sound mind, be sober-minded, exercise self-control. From sophron; to be of sound mind, i.e. Sane, moderate.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/titus/2-6.htm">Titus 2:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/titus/2-6.htm">Titus 2:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/titus/2-6.htm">Titus 2:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/titus/2-6.htm">Titus 2:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/titus/2-6.htm">Titus 2:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/titus/2-6.htm">Titus 2:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/titus/2-6.htm">Titus 2:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/titus/2-6.htm">Titus 2:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/titus/2-6.htm">Titus 2:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/titus/2-6.htm">Titus 2:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/titus/2-6.htm">NT Letters: Titus 2:6 Likewise exhort the younger men to be (Ti. 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