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Titus 2:6
In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Titus, instructing him to address younger men in the church. This directive follows his prior instructions to older and younger women regarding household conduct and reverence.
The words — The Greek verb sōphronein (σωφρονεῖν) literally means "to be self-controlled." It is paired with parakalei (παρακαλεῖ), which translates to "do exhort" or "urge."
The thread — The text parallels Ecclesiastes 11:9 and 12:1, which address youth and remembering God, and aligns with 1 Peter 5:5, which links youth to submission and humility.
Why it lands — The text commands younger men to exercise self-control as a standard of conduct. Readers must apply this directive by actively moderating their impulses and aligning their behavior with the exhortation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
Cross-references
- Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”
- 1 Peter 5:5 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.”
- Ecclesiastes 11:9 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.
- Joel 2:28 And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.
- 1 John 2:13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father.
- 1 Timothy 5:1 Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,
- Psalms 148:12 young men and maidens, old and young together.
- Job 29:8 the young men saw me and withdrew, and the old men rose to their feet.