presbutis denotes women identified as older and addressed with expectations for their conduct.

The attested use identifies a group of women described as older, whom the verse addresses concerning reverent behavior, freedom from slander and much wine, and teaching what is good.

1. Older women addressed about conduct · dominant

   In Titus 2:3, the accusative plural feminine form occurs for women described as older; the APB renders the clause "Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior," and continues with instructions about speech, wine, and teaching what is good.

   Titus 2:3

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Titus 2:3, the APB presents the group as "Older women" within instructions about their behavior. Its wording confirms the verse's presentation without isolating every contribution of the Greek form.