Titus 2:7

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Summary

Titus 2:7

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

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Uncorruptness

2 Corinthians 2:17

2 Corinthians 4:2

Gravity

Titus 2:2

Sincerity

Bible References

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I have not desir'd to get from any one either silver, or gold, or apparel.

not, that we had no just claim, but to present ourselves as a pattern, which you should imitate,

don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity.

not to domineer over the laity, but to be examples for their imitation;

Uncorruptness

for we are not like others, who adulterate the word of God; but we preach the pure gospel of Christ, as I receiv'd it from God, and as in the presence of God.

renouncing all secret dishonesty, and void of all artifice, I deliver the word of God unadulterated, and recommend my self by urging the truth home to every man's conscience, as in the presence of God.

Gravity

but what is agreeable to sound doctrine: advise the aged to be prudent, grave, temperate, sound in faith,

Sincerity

for this is to me matter of glorying, the testimony of my conscience, that without artifice, and with religious sincerity, not by worldly wisdom, but by God's favourable assistance I have behaved my self towards all men, but more particularly to you.

I don't mean to prescribe to you, but that the zeal of others may show you are as sincerely well-affected.

grace be with all those that have love uncorrupted for our Lord Jesus Christ. amen.

that being capable to distinguish what is best, you may remain stedfastly sincere until the day of Christ,