Titus 2:7

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.

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,

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

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.

Contextual Overview

¹Titus, you focus on teaching people how to ride for the brand, not just talk about the brand. ²Teach the older cowboys how to control their temper, be respectable in all ways, and to live wisely. Their faith needs to be sound. A faith is lame without patience and love. ³Likewise, show the older ladies how to live a life that is honorable toward God. Their tongues shouldn't wag and they need to lay off the sauce. Instead, they should be helping each other know what is right and good. ⁴These older ladies should be an example to the younger ones. They need to show them how to love their husbands and their kids. ⁵They should teach them how to be wise and live without a cause for blame. Other things they should teach them are to keep busy in their homes, do good things, and to trust their husbands and take care of them as the husbands are taking care of them. This is the way God wants it and it will keep them from any shame. ⁶And we ain't done yet! Teach them younger cowboys to be responsible and wise. ⁷You 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. ⁸Teach nothing except the truth and then, even when you are criticized, your critics won't have a leg to stand on. They'll end up making fools of themselves when they fall. ⁹Day hands must do what their boss tells them to do whether they like it or not. They shouldn't talk back or mumble under their breath when given something to do. ¹⁰Tell them not to steal and instead show themselves completely trustworthy. This will make more of an impression for God on others than blowing up and acting like a tough guy.

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

John 20:22
Then he breathed the Holy Spirit, the Trail Guide, into them saying,

Acts 17:25
As a matter of fact, he doesn't need us for anything. But here's the cool part, he doesn't need anything from us, yet he gives us the air we breathe and the heart that beats in our chest.

Romans 9:20
My answer is who do you think you are? You think you are better at making decisions than God? Should the created second-guess the creator who is perfect?

1 Corinthians 15:47
The first man came from dirt. The second man came from heaven.

2 Corinthians 4:7
It's true! This light shines in our hearts, but this gift is like a treasure in an old worn out feed sack that could tear open at any moment. God did this on purpose to show it's his power that sustains us, not what we can accomplish.

2 Corinthians 5:1
This wall tent we live in here will one day be taken down and put away. What we will get is a brand-new body in heaven that won't flap, sag, or tear. God is going to do us up just right.

Hebrews 12:9
We all had fathers, or men in that role, who corrected us and we showed them respect. Do the same with God.

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.