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Aged women (presbutidas). Old word, feminine of presbutēs, only here in N.T. See presbuteras in 1Ti 5:2.
Reverent (hieroprepeis). Old word (heiros, prepei). Only here in N.T. Same idea in 1Ti 2:10. Like people engaged in sacred duties (Lock).
In demeanour (en katastēmati). Late and rare word (inscriptions) from kathistēmi, deportment, only here in N.T.
Not slanderers (mē diabolous). See note on 1Ti 3:11; 2Ti 3:3.
Nor enslaved to much wine (mēde oinōi pollōi dedoulōmenas). Perfect passive participle of douloō, with dative case oinōi. See note on 1Ti 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 (kalodidaskalous). Compound word found here alone, bona docentes (teaching good and beautiful things). A sorely needed mission.