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Selected Verse: Titus 2:7 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Tit 2:7 |
King James |
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
In--with respect to all things.
thyself a pattern--though but a young man thyself. All teaching is useless unless the teacher's example confirm his word.
in doctrine--in thy ministerial teaching (showing) uncorruptness, that is, untainted purity of motive on thy part (compare Co2 11:3), so as to be "a pattern" to all. 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. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
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; Co1 10:6 note; Phi 3:17 note.
In doctrine - In your manner of teaching; notes, Ti1 4:16.
Showing uncorruptness - The word here used does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament. It means, here, the same as purity - that which is not erroneous, and which does not tend to corrupt or vitiate the morals of others, or to endanger their salvation. Everything in his teaching was to be such as to make men purer and better.
Gravity - See this word explained in the notes at Ti1 2:2, where it is rendered "honesty;" compare the notes at Ti1 3:4, where it is rendered "gravity." It does not elsewhere occur; see the use of the adjective, however, in Phi 4:8; Ti1 3:8, Ti1 3:11; Tit 2:9. The word properly means "venerableness;" then, whatever will insure respect, in character, opinions, deportment. The sense here is, that the manner in which a preacher delivers his message, should be such as to command respect. He should evince good sense, undoubted piety, an acquaintance with his subject, simplicity, seriousness, and earnestness, in his manner.
Sincerity - See this word (ἀφθαρσία aphtharsia) explained in the notes at Eph 6:24. It is rendered immortality in Rom 2:7; Ti2 1:10; incorruption, in Co1 15:42, Co1 15:50, Co1 15:53-54; and sincerity, Eph 6:24, and in the place before us. It does not elsewhere occur in the New Testament. It means incorruption, incapacity of decay; and, therefore, would be here synonymous with purity. It should be said, however, that it is wanting in many msS, and is rejected in the later editions of the New Testament by Wetstein, Tittman, and Hahn. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
In all things (περὶ πάντα)
Lit. concerning all things. The exact phrase, N.T.o. For analogous use of περὶ comp. Luk 10:40, Luk 10:41; Act 19:25; Ti1 1:19; Ti1 6:4, Ti1 6:21; Ti2 3:8.
Shewing thyself (σεαυτὸν παρεχόμενος)
See on Ti1 1:4. The phrase N.T.o. but occurs in Class., as, to show one's self holy or righteous; wise or skillful; παρέχειν to make himself scarce.
Incorruptness (ἀφθορίαν)
Const. with shewing. N.T.o. oClass. lxx once, Hag 2:18. Omit sincerity. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| 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. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
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. |
3 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:
10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
24 Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
17 Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.
6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
5 And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.
18 Consider now from this day and upward, from the four and twentieth day of the ninth month, even from the day that the foundation of the LORD'S temple was laid, consider it.
4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.
8 Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
21 Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:
25 Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.