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Titus 2:7

Titus 2:7
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters,.... And not others, whether they be believers, or unbelievers, gentle or froward, all their lawful commands ought to be obeyed; See Gill on Eph 6:5…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

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 Heb…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

In all things showing thyself a pattern - As the apostle had given directions relative to the conduct of old men, Tit 2:2, of old women, Tit 2:3, of young women, Tit 2:4, and of young men, Tit 2:6,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Titus 2:1-10

Here is the third thing in the matter of the epistle. In the chapter foregoing, the apostle had directed Titus about matters of government, and to set in order the things that were wanting in the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

shewing thyself The middle participle and the reflex pron. for emphasis; Winer, iii. 38, 6.

a pattern of good works The simple word our -type" here with the thing, as in 1Ti 4:12 with the person. So…