Read Full ChapterOlder women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;
World English Bible (WEB)
The aged women{G4247} likewise{G5615}, that they be in{G1722} behaviour{G2688} as becometh holiness{G2412}, not{G3361} false accusers{G1228}, not{G3361} given{G1402}{(G5772)} to much{G4183} wine{G3631}, teachers of good things{G2567};
Strong's King James
(3) Elder women likewise are to be reverent in behaviour, not malicious gossips, nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what's good,
The F.O.G
[3] Similarly, mentor the older women to live in a way that reflects the sacred nature of their calling. They must avoid spreading malicious gossip or being enslaved to excessive drinking. Instead, they should be living examples of what is beautiful and good.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
aged women, in like manner, in deportment as doth become sacred persons, not false accusers, to much wine not enslaved, of good things teachers,
Young's Literal Translation
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