Marriage Quote by The writers of Encouraging.com
![“Then they [older women] can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.—Titus 2:4-5” quote by The writers of Encouraging.com](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/af7/the-writers-of-encouraging-com_marriage_then-they-older-women-can-train-the-youn_1242871.jpg)
““Then they [older women] can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.—Titus 2:4-5””
About This Quote
Source Biblical Text: Titus 2:4‑5, New Testament, 1st century
Older women are instructed to guide younger women toward domestic virtue and submission, preserving the community's moral reputation.
In simple terms: Teach younger women to be virtuous and obedient.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and service.
Themes
family
faith
gender roles
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
scriptural
didactic
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- parenting
- church teaching
- community building
Key Concepts
domestic virtue
submission
social order
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we honor tradition while promoting gender equity?
- What values should guide family life today?
A Different Perspective
Modern perspectives challenge gender equality and autonomy.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
