Titus 2:3

“And the aged women likewise, etc.] Speak also to them the things which become their profession, and what is right for them to be, and do: these aged women design not persons in office, who were ancient widows, and had some care of the poor; or presbyteresses, as some call them, the wives of presbyters or elders, as being distinct from deaconesses; but godly women in years, who are to be instructed and exhorted: that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness; or “holy women”, sanctified by the Spirit of God; and who are priestesses unto God, as the word may signify, being made so by Christ unto the Father, as men are made kings and priests by him; such ought to be in their clothing, and in…”

“behaviour--"deportment." as becometh holiness--"as becometh women consecrated to God" [WAHL]: being by our Christian calling priestesses unto God (Eph 5:3; Ti1 2:10). "Observant of sacred decorum" [BENGEL]. not false accusers--not slanderers: a besetting sin of some elderly women. given to much wine--the besetting sin of the Cretans (Tit 1:12). Literally, "enslaved to much wine." Addiction to wine is slavery (Rom 6:16; Pe2 2:19). teachers--in private: not in public (Co1 14:34; Ti1 2:11-12); influencing for good the younger women by precept and example.”

“The aged women likewise - Not only those who may have the office of deaconesses, but all aged females. That they be in behaviour as becometh holiness - Marg, “holy women.” The Greek word is not found elsewhere in the New Testament. It means appropriate to a sacred place or person, or becoming to religion. Their conduct should be such as the gospel requires. Not false accusers - - Margin, “make-bates.” Greek, διαβόλους diabolous - the word commonly applied to the devil - “as the accuser.” See it explained in the notes at 1 Timothy 3:11, where it is rendered slanderers. Not given to much wine - Notes, 1 Timothy 3:0. Teachers of good things - That is instructing the younger - whether their own…”

“In behaviour - The particulars whereof follow. As becometh holiness - Literally, observing an holy decorum. Not slanderers - Or evil - speakers. Not given to much wine - If they use a little for their often infirmities. Teachers - Age and experience call them so to be. Let them teach good only. Titus 2:4”

“as: Rom 16:2; Eph 5:3; Ti1 2:9, Ti1 2:10, Ti1 3:11, Ti1 5:5-10; Pe1 3:3-5 holiness: or holy women false accusers: or, makebates, Ti1 3:8, Ti1 3:11 not given: Tit 1:7 teachers: Tit 2:4; Heb 5:12; Rev 2:20 Titus 2:4”