Tit 2:7 | JFB | STEP | 7. 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 ), 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.

‏ Titus 2:7

7. 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 2Co 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.