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In your teaching show integrity, seriousness <a href="/nlt/titus/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. <a href="/esv/titus/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, <a href="/bsb/titus/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, <a href="/blb/titus/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> In all things be holding forth yourself as a pattern of good works, in the teaching, integrity, dignity, <a href="/kjv/titus/2.htm">King James Bible</a> In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, <a href="/nkjv/titus/2.htm">New King James Version</a> in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, <a href="/nasb_/titus/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, <a href="/nasb/titus/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, <a href="/nasb77/titus/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, <a href="/lsb/titus/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> in all things show yourself to be a model of good works, with purity in doctrine, dignified, <a href="/amp/titus/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And in all things show yourself to be an example of good works, with purity in doctrine [having the strictest regard for integrity and truth], dignified, <a href="/csb/titus/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching. <a href="/hcsb/titus/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching. <a href="/asv/titus/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, <a href="/cev/titus/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Always set a good example for others. Be sincere and serious when you teach. <a href="/erv/titus/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> in all things shewing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, <a href="/gwt/titus/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Always set an example by doing good things. When you teach, be an example of moral purity and dignity. <a href="/gnt/titus/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> In all things you yourself must be an example of good behavior. Be sincere and serious in your teaching. <a href="/isv/titus/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Always set an example for others by doing good actions. Teach with integrity and dignity. <a href="/msb/titus/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, incorruptibility, <a href="/net/titus/2.htm">NET Bible</a> showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, <a href="/nheb/titus/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> in all things showing yourself an example of good works. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness, <a href="/wbt/titus/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing incorruptness, gravity, sincerity, <a href="/wey/titus/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and above all make your own life a pattern of right conduct, having in your teaching no taint of insincerity, but a serious tone, <a href="/web/titus/2.htm">World English Bible</a> In all things show yourself an example of good works. In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/titus/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Concerning all things, present yourself [as] a pattern of good works—in the teaching [with] uncorruptedness, dignity, <a href="/blb/titus/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> In all things be holding forth yourself as a pattern of good works, in the teaching, integrity, dignity, <a href="/ylt/titus/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> concerning all things thyself showing a pattern of good works; in the teaching uncorruptedness, gravity, incorruptibility, <a href="/slt/titus/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Concerning all things hold thyself a type of good works: in doctrine, integrity, gravity, incorruptibility,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/titus/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In all things shew thyself an example of good works, in doctrine, in integrity, in gravity, <a href="/cpdv/titus/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In all things, present yourself as an example of good works: in doctrine, with integrity, with seriousness, <a href="/nabre/titus/2.htm">New American Bible</a> showing yourself as a model of good deeds in every respect, with integrity in your teaching, dignity, <a href="/nrsvce/titus/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Show yourself in all respects a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, gravity,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/titus/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In every thing show yourself an example in all good works, and in your teaching let your word be sound. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/titus/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But show yourself in all things as a model in all good works, and in your teaching let your speech be wholesome,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/titus/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in teaching, showing incorruptness, gravity, <a href="/godbey/titus/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> concerning all things exhibiting yourself an example of good works; in teaching; purity, gravity, <a href="/haweis/titus/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> In all things approving thyself as a pattern of good works: in thy teaching, shewing integrity, gravity, incorruptibility, <a href="/mace/titus/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> In all things show yourself a pattern of virtue: in teaching shewing uncorruptness, <a href="/wey/titus/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and above all make your own life a pattern of right conduct, having in your teaching no taint of insincerity, but a serious tone, <a href="/worrell/titus/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in teaching, showing incorruptness, gravity, <a href="/worsley/titus/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> in all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works, with uncorruptness in teaching, gravity, sound doctrine that cannot be condemned; <a href="/parallel/titus/2-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sUo2G9e65Ig?start=206" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/titus/2.htm">Teaching Sound Doctrine</a> …6In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. 7<a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: Peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">In</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything,</a> <a href="/greek/3930.htm" title="3930: parechomenos (V-PPM-NMS) -- From para and echo; to hold near, i.e. Present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion.">show</a> <a href="/greek/4572.htm" title="4572: seauton (PPro-AM2S) -- Of yourself. ">yourself</a> <a href="/greek/5179.htm" title="5179: typon (N-AMS) -- From tupto; a die, i.e. a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. A statue, style or resemblance; specially, a sampler, i.e. A model or instance.">to be an example</a> <a href="/greek/2570.htm" title="2570: kalōn (Adj-GNP) -- Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.">by doing good</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergōn (N-GNP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">works.</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">In</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">your</a> <a href="/greek/1319.htm" title="1319: didaskalia (N-DFS) -- Instruction, teaching. From didaskalos; instruction.">teaching</a> <a href="/greek/861.htm" title="861: aphthorian (N-AFS) -- From aphthartos; incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; genuineness.">show integrity,</a> <a href="/greek/4587.htm" title="4587: semnotēta (N-AFS) -- Dignity, honor, gravity, seriousness. From semnos; venerableness, i.e. Probity.">dignity,</a> 8and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a> Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. <a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">1 Peter 5:3</a> not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-1.htm">1 Corinthians 11:1</a> You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ. <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">Philippians 3:17</a> Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:9</a> Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate. <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">1 Peter 2:12</a> Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a> In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">2 Corinthians 6:3-4</a> We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry. / Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">1 Timothy 1:16</a> But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-16.htm">1 Corinthians 4:16</a> Therefore I urge you to imitate me. <a href="/ephesians/5-1.htm">Ephesians 5:1</a> Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6-7</a> And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering. / As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a> Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. <a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a> And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. <a href="/proverbs/4-18.htm">Proverbs 4:18</a> The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing soundness, gravity, sincerity,all.<a href="/acts/20-33.htm">Acts 20:33-35</a> I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel… <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:9</a> Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.<a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a> Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.uncorruptness.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-17.htm">2 Corinthians 2:17</a> For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.<a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a> But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.gravity.<a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Titus 2:2</a> That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.sincerity.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-12.htm">2 Corinthians 1:12</a> For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-8.htm">2 Corinthians 8:8</a> I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.<a href="/ephesians/6-24.htm">Ephesians 6:24</a> Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/titus/1-16.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Dignified</a> <a href="/titus/2-1.htm">Doctrine</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Ensample</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-10.htm">Example</a> <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-4.htm">Gravity</a> <a href="/titus/1-8.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">Incorruptibility</a> <a href="/galatians/2-13.htm">Insincerity</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-22.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Model</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">Pattern</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-2.htm">Purity</a> <a href="/colossians/1-10.htm">Respects</a> <a href="/titus/2-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Shewing</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-24.htm">Sincerity</a> <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/titus/1-16.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">Dignified</a> <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Doctrine</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-6.htm">Ensample</a> <a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Example</a> <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">Gravity</a> <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Incorruptibility</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Insincerity</a> <a href="/genesis/20-5.htm">Integrity</a> <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-18.htm">Model</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-5.htm">Pattern</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-13.htm">Purity</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-17.htm">Respects</a> <a href="/titus/2-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Shewing</a> <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-22.htm">Sincerity</a> <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/philemon/1-19.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Titus 2</div>1. <a href="/titus/2-1.htm">Directions given unto Titus both for his doctrine and life.</a> 10. <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Of the duty of servants, and in general of all Christians.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/titus/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/titus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/titus/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. This phrase emphasizes the importance of personal conduct in all aspects of life. The call to be an example is rooted in the broader biblical principle of living a life that reflects Christ's teachings. The Apostle Paul, writing to Titus, underscores the necessity for leaders and believers to model good works, which are the outward expressions of faith (<a href="/james/2-17.htm">James 2:17</a>). The cultural context of Crete, where Titus was ministering, was known for its moral laxity (<a href="/titus/1-12.htm">Titus 1:12</a>). Therefore, demonstrating good works was crucial for countering negative stereotypes and establishing credibility. This aligns with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a>, where believers are encouraged to let their light shine before others.In your teaching show integrity, Integrity in teaching refers to the consistency and honesty in conveying the truth of the Gospel. Paul stresses this to ensure that the message of Christ remains untainted by false doctrines or personal gain. The historical context of the early church involved various heresies and false teachings, making integrity vital for preserving the purity of the Christian message. This mirrors the Old Testament emphasis on truthfulness and faithfulness, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a>, which states that the Lord detests lying lips but delights in people who are trustworthy.dignity, Dignity in teaching involves maintaining a sense of respect and seriousness in the delivery of the Gospel. This reflects the gravity and importance of the message being shared. In the Greco-Roman world, where rhetoric and public speaking were highly valued, presenting oneself with dignity would enhance the credibility and reception of the message. This concept is echoed in <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a>, where Paul advises Timothy to set an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, underscoring the importance of a dignified demeanor in ministry.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/titus.htm">Titus</a> A young pastor and a trusted companion of the Apostle Paul, tasked with organizing the church in Crete and ensuring sound doctrine and good works among believers. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to Titus, providing guidance and instruction for church leadership and Christian living. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crete.htm">Crete</a> An island in the Mediterranean where Titus was stationed to lead and instruct the early Christian community. 4. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_church.htm">Early Christian Church</a> The context in which Titus was ministering, characterized by the need for sound teaching and moral integrity. 5. <a href="/topical/g/good_works.htm">Good Works</a> The actions and behaviors that reflect a life transformed by the Gospel, emphasized as a testimony to others.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/exemplary_conduct.htm">Exemplary Conduct</a> As Christians, we are called to be role models in our communities, demonstrating our faith through consistent good works. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_teaching.htm">Integrity in Teaching</a> Our teaching, whether formal or informal, should be marked by honesty and truthfulness, reflecting the character of Christ. <a href="/topical/d/dignity_in_behavior.htm">Dignity in Behavior</a> Our actions should be conducted with respect and honor, upholding the dignity of our calling as followers of Christ. <a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_faith_and_works.htm">Consistency in Faith and Works</a> There should be no disconnect between what we profess and how we live; our faith should be evident in our daily actions. <a href="/topical/i/influence_through_example.htm">Influence through Example</a> Our lives can have a profound impact on others, drawing them to Christ through the example we set in our conduct and character.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_titus_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Titus 2</a> <a href="/q/what_are_your_job_responsibilities.htm">What are your job responsibilities?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_christians_lead_with_integrity.htm">How should Christians live and lead with integrity?</a> <a href="/q/titus_2__good_works_vs._faith_alone.htm">Titus 2 – How do we reconcile its emphasis on good works with other passages that stress salvation by faith alone? </a> <a href="/q/what_defines_lifestyle_evangelism.htm">What defines lifestyle evangelism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/titus/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works.--Here St. Paul shows Titus that his especial work is the instruction of no one peculiar class or order, or age or sex, but that he is so to fashion his whole life that it may afford a "pattern" to all--men and women, bond as well as free; in all things a ceaseless activity was prescribed to the superintending presbyter in Crete. In everything that was earnest and true, Titus ought to be the one showing an example to the rest; in peaceful, quiet days, as in times of danger and threatening, he must set the pattern--now of useful labour and toil--now of brave, patient endurance for the Lord's sake.In doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity.--The older authorities omit "sincerity." Neither of the terms "uncorruptness" and "gravity" refers to the subject-matter of the "doctrine" or "teaching," but to the bearing and behaviour of the "teacher." While he occupies the place of a teacher, Titus must show in his life and conversation "uncorruptness"--apthoria, the word found in the older authorities, the meaning of which differs very slightly from the word adiapthoria, found in the received text. He must, in all those points of his life which are connected with his teaching, show a purity (chastity) and freedom from all interested motives; he must be above seeking for popular applause; but besides this "uncorruptness," in everything touching public instruction he must aim at a certain "gravity," not only in his public delivery of sermons and lectures, but also in his general private intercourse with his flock. He must, in a word, never forget he is the chief teacher in the Church of Crete of his Master's religion.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/titus/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - An ensample for a pattern, A.V.; thy doctrine for doctrine, A.V.; R.T. omits sincerity (ἀφθαρσίαν), which is in the T.R. In all things (περὶ πάντα); as <a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">1 Timothy 1:19</a> (περὶ τὴν πίστιν); "concerning, in the matter of" (Ellicott on <a href="/1_timothy/1-19.htm">1 Timothy 1:19</a>). St. Jerome and others connect these words with the preceding clause, "to be sober-minded in all things." But it is usually taken as in the text, "in all things showing thyself," etc. Showing thyself, etc. With regard to the somewhat unusual addition of the reflexive pronoun to the verb in the middle voice, Bishop Ellicott remarks, "Emphasis and perspicuity are gained" by it. An ensample (τύπον). Huther remarks that this is the only passage in the New Testament where τύπος is followed by a genitive of the thing. In <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a> the genitive is of the person to whom the example is given, in word, in conversation, etc., and in <a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">1 Peter 5:3</a>, τύπος τοῦ πομνίου. Of good works (comp. <a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Titus 3:8</a>). Note the stress laid by St. Paul upon Christian practice as the result of sound doctrine. Mere talk is absolutely worthless. Uncorruptness (ἀφθορίαν, or, as T.R., ἀδιαφθορίαν); only here in the New Testament, and not in the LXX. or in classical Greek. Ἀφθορία has the best manuscript authority; but the sense of ἀδιαφθορία as deduced from the good classical word ἀδιάφθορος, which means among other things "incorruptible" - not to be influenced by entreaties or bribes - seems to make it preferable. The word describes the quality of the teacher rather than of his doctrine. He is to preach the truth without fear or favor. Gravity (σεμνότητα); as <a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">1 Timothy 2:2</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/3-4.htm">1 Timothy 3:4</a>. This, again, is a quality of the teacher. These accusatives depend upon παρεχόμενος. But the construction of the sentence is somewhat irregular for brevity's sake. <a href="/commentaries/titus/2-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>In Περὶ (Peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. everything, πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. show παρεχόμενος (parechomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3930.htm">Strong's 3930: </a> From para and echo; to hold near, i.e. Present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion. yourself σεαυτὸν (seauton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4572.htm">Strong's 4572: </a> Of yourself. {to be} an example τύπον (typon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5179.htm">Strong's 5179: </a> From tupto; a die, i.e. a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. A statue, style or resemblance; specially, a sampler, i.e. A model or instance. [by doing] good καλῶν (kalōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. works. ἔργων (ergōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. In ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [your] τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. teaching διδασκαλίᾳ (didaskalia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1319.htm">Strong's 1319: </a> Instruction, teaching. From didaskalos; instruction. [show] integrity, ἀφθορίαν (aphthorian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_861.htm">Strong's 861: </a> From aphthartos; incorruptibility; genitive, unending existence; genuineness. dignity, σεμνότητα (semnotēta) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4587.htm">Strong's 4587: </a> Dignity, honor, gravity, seriousness. 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