Titus 2:7
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
Titus 2:7 in other translations
| BSB | In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, |
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| WEB | In all things show yourself an example of good works. In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, |
| ASV | in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, |
| YLT | concerning all things thyself showing a pattern of good works; in the teaching uncorruptedness, gravity, incorruptibility, |
| DARBY | in all things affording thyself as a pattern of good works; in teaching uncorruptedness, gravity, |
| BBE | In all things see that you are an example of good works; holy in your teaching, serious in behaviour, |
| Webster | In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine showing incorruptness, gravity, sincerity, |
What does Titus 2:7 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
In doctrine. In your manner of teaching. 1Timm 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 1Timm 2:2, where it is rendered honesty. Comp. 1Timm 3:4, where it is rendered gravity. It does not elsewhere occur. See the use of the adjective, however, in Php 4:8, 1Timm 3:8,11, Tit 2:2. 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 (αφθαρσια) explained Eph 6:24. It is rendered immortality in Rom 2:7, 2Ti 1:10; incorruption, in 1Cor 15:42,50,53,54; 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.
(a) "pattern" 1Timm 4:12
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Titus 2:1-8
Old disciples of Christ must behave in every thing agreeably to the Christian doctrine. That the aged men be sober; not thinking that the decays of nature will justify any excess; but seeking comfort from nearer communion with God, not from any undue indulgence. Faith works by, and must be seen in love, of God for himself, and of men for God's sake. Aged persons are apt to be peevish and fretful; therefore need to…
Titus 2:7 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Titus 2:7
- 1 Peter 5:3
Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
- 1 Timothy 4:12
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.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2
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.
- Philippians 1:10
That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
- 2 Corinthians 1:12
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.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:9
Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us.
- Ephesians 6:24
Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Written from Rome unto the Ephesians by Tychicus.
- 2 Corinthians 8:8
I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
- 2 Corinthians 2:17
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.
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Context
- Titus 2:6
Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
- Titus 2:7
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
- Titus 2:8
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.
Titus 2:7 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Mostrándote en todo por ejemplo de buenas obras; en doctrina haciendo ver integridad, gravedad, |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | te montrant toi-même en toutes choses un modèle de bonnes œuvres, faisant preuve dans l’enseignement, de pureté de doctrine, de gravité, |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | indem du in allem dich selbst als ein Vorbild guter Werke darstellst; in der Lehre Unverderbtheit, würdigen Ernst, |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | In omnibus teipsum præbe exemplum bonorum operum, in doctrina, in integritate, in gravitate, |