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Titus 2:7

You should be an example for them in every way by the good things you do. When you teach, be honest and serious.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Example;   Minister, Christian;   Sincerity;   Works;   Scofield Reference Index - Grace;   Thompson Chain Reference - All Things;   Example;   Good;   Leaders;   Ministers;   Religion;   Religion, True-False;   Religious;   Sincerity;   Social Duties;   Things, All;   True Religion;   Work, Religious;   Work-Workers, Religious;   Works, Good;   Young Men;   Young People;   The Topic Concordance - Conduct;   Sobriety;   Speech/communication;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Conduct, Christian;   Doctrines of the Gospel, the;   Sincerity;   Works, Good;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Good works;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Titus, Epistle to;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Integrity;   Typology;   Works;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Knop;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Brotherly Love;   Example;   Grave Gravity ;   Love;   Pattern;   Priest;   Timothy and Titus Epistles to;   Type;   Uncorruptness ;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Type;   Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types - Pattern;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Good;   Gravity;   Papyrus;   Pattern;   Sincere;   Text and Manuscripts of the New Testament;   Type;  

Devotionals:

- Every Day Light - Devotion for October 26;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
in everything. Make yourself an example of good works with integrity and dignity in your teaching.
King James Version (1611)
In all things shewing thy selfe a patterne of good workes: in doctrine shewing vncorruptnesse, grauity, sinceritie,
King James Version
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
English Standard Version
Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity,
New American Standard Bible
in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified,
New Century Version
In every way be an example of doing good deeds. When you teach, do it with honesty and seriousness.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified,
Legacy Standard Bible
in all things show yourself to be a model of good works, with purity in doctrine, dignified,
Berean Standard Bible
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Contemporary English Version
Always set a good example for others. Be sincere and serious when you teach.
Complete Jewish Bible
and in everything set them an example yourself by doing what is good. When you are teaching, have integrity and be serious;
Darby Translation
in all things affording thyself as a pattern of good works; in teaching uncorruptedness, gravity,
Geneva Bible (1587)
In all things shewe thy selfe an ensample of good woorkes with vncorrupt doctrine, with grauitie, integritie,
George Lamsa Translation
In every thing show yourself an example in all good works, and in your teaching let your word be sound.
Good News Translation
In all things you yourself must be an example of good behavior. Be sincere and serious in your teaching.
Lexham English Bible
concerning everything showing yourself to be an example of good deeds, in your teaching demonstrating soundness, dignity,
Literal Translation
holding forth yourself as a pattern of good works about all things in doctrine, in purity, sensibleness, incorruption,
Amplified Bible
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,
American Standard Version
in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,
Bible in Basic English
In all things see that you are an example of good works; holy in your teaching, serious in behaviour,
Hebrew Names Version
in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
International Standard Version
Always set an example of good works. When you teach, showIn teaching
">[fn] integrity and dignity.Ephesians 6:24; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 5:3;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But in every thing show thyself the example in all good works, and in doctrine let there be with thee sound speech which is sincere and incorrupt,
Murdock Translation
And in every thing show thyself a pattern, as to all good works: and in thy teaching, let thy discourse be healthful,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
In all thynges shewyng thy selfe a paterne of good workes, in the doctrine, vncorruptnesse, grauitie, integritie,
English Revised Version
in all things shewing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity,
World English Bible
in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
in doctrine, uncorruptness, seriousness, Sound speech that cannot be reproved;
Weymouth's New Testament
and above all make your own life a pattern of right conduct, having in your teaching no taint of insincerity, but a serious tone,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
In alle thingis yyue thi silf ensaumple of good werkis, in teching, in hoolnesse, in sadnesse.
Update Bible Version
in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your doctrine [showing] uncorruptness, gravity,
Webster's Bible Translation
In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [showing] incorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
New English Translation
showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
New King James Version
in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, [fn]
New Living Translation
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.
New Life Bible
In all things show them how to live by your life and by right teaching.
New Revised Standard
Show yourself in all respects a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, gravity,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
In all things, shewing, thyself, an ensample of noble works, - in thine instruction, uncorruptness, gravity,
Douay-Rheims Bible
In all things shew thyself an example of good works, in doctrine, in integrity, in gravity,
Revised Standard Version
Show yourself in all respects a model of good deeds, and in your teaching show integrity, gravity,
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Above all thynges shewe thy silfe an insample of good workes with uncorrupt doctryne with honestie and with the wholsome
Young's Literal Translation
concerning all things thyself showing a pattern of good works; in the teaching uncorruptedness, gravity, incorruptibility,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Aboue all thinge shewe thy selfe an ensample off good workes, with vncorrupte doctryne, with honestye, with the wholsome
Mace New Testament (1729)
In all things show yourself a pattern of virtue: in teaching shewing uncorruptness,
THE MESSAGE
But mostly, show them all this by doing it yourself, incorruptible in your teaching, your words solid and sane. Then anyone who is dead set against us, when he finds nothing weird or misguided, might eventually come around.
Simplified Cowboy Version
You be the example for them by doing good things and riding like God told you to. Let every action show integrity and strength that will back up your good teaching.

Contextual Overview

1 You, however, must tell everyone how to live in a way that agrees with the true teaching. 2 Teach the older men to have self-control, to be serious, and to be wise. They must be strong in faith, in love, and in patience. 3 Also, teach the older women to live the way those who serve the Lord should live. They should not go around saying bad things about others or be in the habit of drinking too much. They should teach what is good. 4 By doing this they will teach the younger women to love their husbands and children. 5 They will teach them to be wise and pure, to take care of their homes, to be kind, and to be willing to serve their husbands. Then no one will be able to criticize the teaching God gave us. 6 In the same way, tell the young men to be wise. 7 You should be an example for them in every way by the good things you do. When you teach, be honest and serious. 8 And your teaching should be clearly right so that you cannot be criticized. Then anyone who is against you will be ashamed. There will not be anything bad they can say about us. 9 And tell this to those who are slaves: They should be willing to serve their masters at all times; they should try to please them, not argue with them; 10 they should not steal from them; and they should show their masters that they can be trusted. Then, in everything they do, they will show that the teaching of God our Savior is good.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

all: Acts 20:33-35, 2 Thessalonians 3:9, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Peter 5:3

uncorruptness: 2 Corinthians 2:17, 2 Corinthians 4:2

gravity: Titus 2:2

sincerity: 2 Corinthians 1:12, 2 Corinthians 8:8, Ephesians 6:24, Philippians 1:10

Reciprocal: Exodus 28:40 - glory Matthew 5:16 - that Matthew 13:52 - scribe Matthew 17:27 - lest Mark 6:30 - both Mark 14:6 - a good Acts 9:36 - full Acts 26:25 - words 2 Corinthians 6:6 - pureness Ephesians 2:10 - good Ephesians 5:24 - in Philippians 4:8 - honest 1 Thessalonians 1:7 - ensamples 1 Thessalonians 2:10 - how 2 Thessalonians 3:7 - how 1 Timothy 3:4 - with 1 Timothy 4:6 - good doctrine 1 Timothy 4:16 - Take 1 Timothy 5:10 - good 2 Timothy 3:10 - my Titus 1:2 - hope Titus 1:8 - sober Titus 1:9 - sound Titus 2:14 - zealous James 2:18 - and I will 1 Peter 2:12 - they may

Cross-References

Genesis 2:14
The name of the third river was Tigris. This river flowed east of Assyria. The fourth river was the Euphrates.
Genesis 2:15
The Lord God put the man in the Garden of Eden to work the soil and take care of the garden.
Genesis 2:20
The man gave names to all the tame animals, to all the birds in the air, and to all the wild animals. He saw many animals and birds, but he could not find a companion that was right for him.
Genesis 2:21
So the Lord God caused the man to sleep very deeply. While he was asleep, God took one of the ribs from the man's body. Then he closed the man's skin where the rib had been.
Genesis 3:23
So the Lord God forced the man out of the Garden of Eden to work the ground he was made from.
Numbers 16:22
But Moses and Aaron bowed to the ground and cried out, "God, you know what people are thinking. Please don't be angry with all these people. Only one man really sinned."
Numbers 27:16
" Lord , you are the God who knows what people are thinking. I pray that you will choose a leader for these people.
Job 4:19
So surely people are worse! They live in houses of clay built on dust. They can be crushed as easily as a moth!
Job 27:3
as long as I have life in me, as long as breath from God is in my nostrils,
Job 33:6
You and I are the same before God. He used clay to make us both.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works,.... It was not enough for Titus, and so neither for any other Gospel minister, to deliver out sound doctrine, and to exhort persons of different ages and sexes to the things which become it, but he should through the whole of his conversation be a pattern of every good work unto them; for they that are the shepherds of the flock, are not only to feed them with knowledge, and with understanding, but to be ensamples to them, as well as they who are under their care ought to walk, as they have them for an example; see 1 Timothy 4:12.

In doctrine, showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity; the apostle here either returns again to his advice about doctrine, that it should be delivered out pure and incorrupt, free from error and heresy, and every mixture and invention of man's; and with all gravity of speech and countenance, without levity in expression, and airiness of gesture; and that it be the sincere milk of the word that is given forth, and that with all integrity and uprightness of soul: or else this refers to the life and conversation of the teacher, as answering to his doctrine, and going along with it; and the sense is, in, or with doctrine, along with the doctrine preached, let the conversation be pure and incorrupt, free from the pollutions of the world, and from any governing vice; and let it be attended with gravity in word, gesture, look, and dress; and with all sincerity, faithfulness, and simplicity, in all our dealings, either with the saints, or with the men of the world.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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 Hebrews 9:5 note; 1 Corinthians 10:6 note; Philippians 3:17 note.

In doctrine - In your manner of teaching; notes, 1 Timothy 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 1 Timothy 2:2, where it is rendered “honesty;” compare the notes at 1 Timothy 3:4, where it is rendered “gravity.” It does not elsewhere occur; see the use of the adjective, however, in Philippians 4:8; 1 Timothy 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:11; Titus 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 Ephesians 6:24. It is rendered immortality in Romans 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:10; incorruption, in 1 Corinthians 15:42, 1 Corinthians 15:50, 1 Corinthians 15:53-54; and sincerity, Ephesians 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.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 7. In all things showing thyself a pattern — As the apostle had given directions relative to the conduct of old men, Titus 2:2, of old women, Titus 2:3, of young women, Titus 2:4, and of young men, Titus 2:6, the words περι παντα, which we translate in all things, should be rather considered in reference to the above persons, and the behaviour 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 fulness.


 
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