Titus 2:7

“In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works, etc.] 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 <540412> 1 Timothy 4:12). In doctrine, showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity; the apostle here either returns again…”

“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 Co2 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.”

“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…”

“Showing thyself a pattern - Titus himself was then young. In the doctrine which thou teachest in public: as to matter, uncorruptness; as to the manner of delivering it, seriousness - Weightiness, solemnity. Titus 2:8”

“all: Act 20:33-35; Th2 3:9; Ti1 4:12; Pe1 5:3 uncorruptness: Co2 2:17, Co2 4:2 gravity: Tit 2:2 sincerity: Co2 1:12, Co2 8:8; Eph 6:24; Phi 1:10 Titus 2:8”