Titus 2:7-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:7

An ensample for a pattern, A.V. ; thy doctrine for doctrine, A.V.; R.T. omits sincerity ( ἀφθαρσίαν ) , which is in the T.R. In all things ( περὶ πάντα ); as 1 Timothy 1:19 ( περὶ τὴν πίστιν ); "concerning, in the matter of" (Ellicott on 1 Timothy 1:19 ). St. Jerome and others connect these words with the preceding clause, "to be sober-minded in all things." But it is usually taken as in the text, "in all things showing thyself," etc. Showing thyself , etc.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:7-8

Titus himself a pattern of good works. As a faithful minister of God, he was to mirror forth in his life and teaching the doctrines of the gospel. I. THE MINISTER OUGHT TO BE A PATTERN OF GOOD WORKS . 1. His teaching is useless unless it is enforced by the power of a holy example. There must be a harmony between his doctrine and his life. 2. Good works are the natural proofs of good principles, and can only issue from the fountain of a purified heart. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:7-8

A teacher's influence. Titus is to remember that personal character is the most eloquent counsel and the most convincing argument of the gospel. I. PATTERS . Not a slavish example of mere deeds. For this is not the gospel ideal. We are not to copy mere actions, but to catch the spirit of the teacher. This makes true art, and it makes also true religion. We admire the pattern, but we do not copy it by "the rule of thumb," but by the adoption of the same spirit. Christ in us. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Titus 2:8

Us for you, A.V. and T.R. Sound speech ( λόγον ὑγιῆ ); still depending upon παρεχύμενος . Besides his personal qualities as a teacher, his speech, or doctrine, must be sound. The word, common of bodily health, is only here applied to speech or doctrine; the common phrase in the pastoral Epistles is ὑγιασινούση διδασκαλία , ὑγιαίνουσι λόγοις , and the like. That cannot be condemned ( ἀκατάγνωστον ); only here in the New Testament, once in 2Ma 4:27. This... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:7

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... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Titus 2:8

Sound speech - Notes, 1 Timothy 1:10. He was to use language that would be spiritually “healthful” (ὑγιῆ hugiē); that is, true, pure, uncorrupted. - This word, and its correlatives, is used in this sense, in the New Testament, only by the apostle Paul. It is commonly applied to the body, meaning that which is healthful, or whole; see Luke 5:31; Luke 6:10; Luke 7:10; Luke 15:27; Matthew 12:13; Matthew 15:31; Mark 3:5; Mark 5:34; John 5:4, John 5:6,John 5:9, John 5:11, John 5:14-15; John 7:23;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 2:7-8

Titus 2:7-8. In all things In all these and other respects not here mentioned; showing thyself a pattern of good works Of every thing amiable and excellent; of every disposition and practice which thou enjoinest to others. Titus himself was then young. In doctrine Or in thy teaching, namely, in public; uncorruptness As to the matter of it; or without any mixture of error; gravity Or seriousness, as to the manner of delivering it; weightiness, solemnity; sound Or wholesome; speech... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 2:1-10

2:1-3:15 CHRISTIAN BEHAVIOUR AND ITS BASISDifferent people in the church (2:1-10)The best way to resist wrong teaching is to give positive instruction in Christian doctrine and its moral application. This will produce spiritual growth and right behaviour in all groups alike, regardless of age or social background. Older men, for instance, should set an example of a well balanced Christian life (2:1-2). Older women also should be a good example. If their lives are free of such bad habits as... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 2:7

In. App-104 . shewing . Greek. parecho . Elsewhere, offer, give, minister, &c. pattern . Greek. tupos . See John 20:25 . good works . See Titus 1:16 . doctrine . See Titus 1:9 . uncorruptness . Greek. adiaphthoria . The texts read aphthoria . Only here. gravity . he. semnotes . ' Elsewhere, 1 Timothy 2:2 ; 1 Timothy 3:4 . The adjective in Titus 2:2 . sincerity . The texts omit. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 2:8

Sound . Greek. hugies . Occurs fourteen times, always "whole", except here. Compare verses: Titus 2:1 , Titus 2:2 ; Titus 1:9 , Titus 1:13 . speech . App-121 . that . . . condemned . Greek. akatagnostos . Only here. of. App-104 . contrary part . Greek. enantios . Occurs eight times, first in Matthew 14:24 . ashamed . Greek. entrepo . See 2 Thessalonians 3:14 . no . Greek. medeis . evil. Greek. phaulos . Only here; John 3:20 ; John 5:29 . James 3:16 . say . Greek. lego . Compare... read more

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