ESV Reformation Study Bible – Titus 2:4
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Titus 2:4

2:4 train. That is, “bring them to their senses.” This is a verbal form of the adjective translated “sober-minded” (v. 2) and “self-controlled” (v. 5) throughout this section. Paul probably has in mind the problems that some of the younger widows encountered at Ephesus (1 Tim. 5:11–13).