Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
Aged women (presbutidav). Old word, feminine of presbuthv, only here in N.T. See presbuterav in 1 Timothy 5:2.
Reverent (ieroprepeiv). Old word (eiros, prepei). Only here in N.T. Same idea in 1 Timothy 2:10. Like people engaged in sacred duties (Lock).
In demeanour (en katasthmati). Late and rare word (inscriptions) from kaqisthmi, deportment, only here in N.T.
Not slanderers (mh diabolouv). See 1 Timothy 3:11; 2 Timothy 3:3.
Nor enslaved to much wine (mhde oinw pollw dedoulwmenav). Perfect passive participle of doulow, with dative case oinw. See 1 Timothy 3:8. "It is proved by experience that the reclamation of a woman drunkard is almost impossible" (White). But God can do the "impossible."
Teachers of that which is good (kalodidaskalouv). Compound word found here alone, bona docentes (teaching good and beautiful things). A sorely needed mission.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 4:1
1 Timothy 3:11
2 Timothy 3:3
Titus 2:6
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