Titus 2:7
in Titus 2In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
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ASV
in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,
KJV
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
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This verse in Titus 2
Commentary
18 notes on this verseSimilarly, exhort the youth to be pure in all things, setting yourself as an example of good works in teaching, integrity and chastity, in sound and irreproachable speech, so that the outsider may respect us, having nothing bad to say about us.
This site's exposition
urge the younger men
on Titus 2:6-8
Titus himself becomes the lesson: show yourself to be an example by doing good works. The word for example is tupos, the stamp others are struck from.
This site's exposition
show yourself to be an example
Titus was young himself, as Wesley notes, so he was to teach the young men first by his own life. Barnes points out that the Greek word for example is tupos, a type or pattern. Chrysostom calls such a life a common school of instruction.
The record, by era
The Church Fathers5 voices
As far as we are concerned, our consciences are all that matters. As far as you are concerned, our reputation among you ought not to be tarnished but influential for good. Mark what I've said, and make the distinction. There are two things, conscience and reputation; conscience for yourself, reputation for your neighbor. Those who, being clear in their consciences, neglect their reputations, are being cruel; especially if they find themselves in this position. The apostle writes about this to his disciple: "Showing yourself to all around you as an example of good works."
For when the blessed apostle Paul had undergone many persecutions, and had shown forth the prizes of many contests, though he knew that it was far better to "depart, and to be with Christ," yet he brings this forward, and says, "Nevertheless to abide in …
Accordingly he has provided Titus, the person to whom his words were addressed, with an injunction as to the perfect practice of religion to this effect: "In all things shewing thyself an ensample of good works, teaching with gravity sound words that cannot be condemned, that the adversary may be ashamed, having nothing disgraceful or evil to say of us."
Ver. 7. "In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works." Let the elder women, he says, teach the younger, but do thou thyself exhort young men to be soberminded. And let the luster of thy life be a common school of instruction, a pattern of virtue to all, publicly exhibited, like some original model, containing in itself all beauties, affording examples whence those who are willing may easily imprint upon themselves any of its excellences. Ver. 7, 8. "In [thy] doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you." By "him that is of the contrary part," he means the devil, and every one who ministers to him. For when the life is illustrious, and the discourse corresponds to it, being meek and gentle, and affording no handle to the adversaries, it is of unspeakable advantage. Of great use then is the ministry of the word, not any common word, but that which is approved, and cannot be condemned, affording no pretext to those who are willing to censure it.
presenting yourself as a pattern of good works. Let it be, Paul says, that your life is a common teaching and example to all. in teaching. Providing common understanding. Therefore, offering integrity, familiarity, and a certain humility in teaching. showing incorruptibility. That is, community and …
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The Medieval Church2 voices
Above, the Apostle instructed Titus what to teach those under his care. But because actions speak louder than words, he tells him to teach especially by example. First, in a general way; second, in greater detail, at in doctrine; third, he gives the reason for …
Let the older women teach the younger women, and you yourself teach the young men. However, let the common school and model of virtue be your radiant life, set before all like a master image displayed in the sight of everyone who wishes to learn …
The Puritans and the Awakening5 voices
Showing thyself a pattern - Titus himself was then young. In the doctrine which thou teachest in public: as to matter, uncorruptness; as to the manner of delivering it, seriousness - Weightiness, solemnity.
Thus must there be soundness in charity or love. Aged persons are apt to be peevish, fretful, and passionate; and therefore need to be on their guard against such infirmities and temptations. Faith, love, and patience, are three main Christian graces, and soundness in these is much of gospel perfection.
They must make it appear that the design of their preaching is purely to advance the honour of God, the interest of Christ and his kingdom, and the welfare and happiness of souls; that this office was not entered into nor used with secular views, not from ambition nor covetousness, but a pure aim at the spiritual ends of its institution.
In all things; some read, above all things, or above all men. Instructing others in the particulars of their duty is necessary, and, above all things, example, especially that of the teacher himself, is needful; hereby both light and influence are more likely to go together. "Let them see a lively image of those virtues and graces in thy life which must be in theirs.
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The Nineteenth Century3 voices
A commentator
Albert Barnes1798–1870
Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869)
In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works - Not merely teaching others, but showing them by example how they ought to live. On the word rendered “pattern” (τύπον tupon, type), see the Heb 9:5 note; 1Co 10:6 note; Php 3:17 note. In doctrine - In your manner of teaching; notes, 1Ti 4:16. Showing uncorruptness - The word here used does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament.
A commentator
Jamieson, Fausset & Brown1802–1910
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)
As "gravity," &c., refers to Titus himself, so "uncorruptness"; though, doubtless, uncorruptness of the doctrine will be sure to follow as a consequence of the Christian minister being of simple, uncorrupt integrity himself. gravity--dignified seriousness in setting forth the truth. sincerity--omitted in the oldest manuscripts.
In all things showing thyself a pattern - As the apostle had given directions relative to the conduct of old men, Tit 2:2, of old women, Tit 2:3, of young women, Tit 2:4, and of young men, Tit 2:6, the words περι παντα, which we translate in all things, should be rather considered in reference to the above persons, and the behavior required in them: showing thyself a pattern of good works to all these persons - being, in sobriety, gravity, temperance, what thou requirest others to be. In doctrine showing uncorruptness - Mixing nothing with the truth; taking nothing from it; adding nothing to it; and exhibiting it in all its connection, energy, and fullness.
The words behind it
12 Greek wordsEvery Greek word of this verse in the order it stands, with what it means and the door to its own study. The last column counts the times a word stands in the whole Bible: the rarer the word, the more the places it appears belong together.
| Greek | Sound | Meaning | Word study | In the Bible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| περὶ | peri | In | G4012 → | 332 times |
| πάντα | panta | all things | G3956 → | 1235 times |
| σεαυτὸν | seauton | yourself | G4771 → | 2973 times |
| παρεχόμενος | parechomenos | be holding forth | G3930 → | |
| τύπον | tupon | [as] a pattern | G5179 → | |
| καλῶν | kalon | of good | G2570 → | 101 times |
| ἔργων, | ergon | works, | G2041 → | 168 times |
| ἐν | en | in | G1722 → | 2738 times |
| τῇ | tea | the | G3588 → | 19766 times |
| διδασκαλίᾳ | didaskalia | teaching | G1319 → | 21 times |
| ἀφθορίαν, | aphthorian | incorruptable, | G861 → | |
| σεμνότητα, | semnoteta | dignity | G4587 → |
περὶIn
periG4012 →332 times
πάνταall things
pantaG3956 →1235 times
σεαυτὸνyourself
seautonG4771 →2973 times
παρεχόμενοςbe holding forth
parechomenosG3930 →
τύπον[as] a pattern
tuponG5179 →
καλῶνof good
kalonG2570 →101 times
ἔργων,works,
ergonG2041 →168 times
ἐνin
enG1722 →2738 times
τῇthe
teaG3588 →19766 times
διδασκαλίᾳteaching
didaskaliaG1319 →21 times
ἀφθορίαν,incorruptable,
aphthorianG861 →
σεμνότητα,dignity
semnotetaG4587 →
A shaded row is a word that stands 400 times or fewer in the Bible.
The walk
8 stopsEach card is a verse this one points to, and under it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it.
Through
1 Timothy 4:12Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
it leads to
- 2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- 2 Timothy 2:15
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
- 1 Peter 5:3
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- 2 Peter 1:5–8
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
- 1 Corinthians 11:1
You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
- 2 Timothy 2:22
Through
2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to…
it leads to
- 2 Corinthians 2:17
For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
Reached by 2 separate paths from here.
- 2 Corinthians 2:17
Through
Philippians 1:10so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
it leads to
- Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of…
- 1 Thessalonians 3:13
so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.
- Romans 12:2
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This page draws on Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Bible; Albert Barnes, Notes on the New Testament; Albert Barnes, Notes, Explanatory and Practical, on the Old and New Testaments (1832-1869); Augustine of Hippo, Sermons 355.1; Hilary of Poitiers, ON THE TRINITY 8.1; Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible; Jerome, Commentary on Titus; John Chrysostom, Homily on Titus 4; John Gill, Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748); John Wesley, Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament; Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible; Oecumenius, COMMENTARY ON TITUS; Peter of Alexandria, The Canonical Epistle; Theophylact of Ohrid, Commentary on Titus and Thomas Aquinas, Commentary on Titus.