Bible Strands
Titus 2:7
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to Titus, directing him to instruct older believers in the Cretan church to model mature conduct for younger members.
The words — τύπον (tupon) means pattern or model, and παρεχόμενος (parechomenos) denotes actively showing forth or presenting something.
The thread — This instruction runs parallel to 1 Peter 5:3 and 1 Timothy 4:12, where leaders are similarly commanded to model behavior and speech rather than merely issuing directives.
Why it lands — The text demands consistent good works and unimpeachable teaching so that critics cannot find legitimate grounds for complaint against the believer's conduct.
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The Greek words
King James Version
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
Cross-references
- 1 Peter 5:3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2 Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
- Philippians 1:10 so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
- 2 Corinthians 1:12 For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.
- Ephesians 6:24 Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:9 Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.
- 2 Corinthians 2:17 For we are not like so many others, who peddle the word of God for profit. On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity, as men sent from God.
- 2 Corinthians 8:8 I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.
- Acts 20:33 I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing.