Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
Sound
In patience
Bible References
The
Leviticus 19:32
You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the Lord.
Job 12:12
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?
Psalm 92:14
They bear fruit even when they are old; they are filled with vitality and have many leaves.
Proverbs 16:31
Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.
Isaiah 65:20
Never again will one of her infants live just a few days or an old man die before his time. Indeed, no one will die before the age of a hundred, anyone who fails to reach the age of a hundred will be considered cursed.
Sound
Titus 1:13
Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith
In patience
1 Timothy 1:5
But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.