“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,”
Show yourself in all respects a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be criticized — Paul addresses Titus directly, establishing the pastor as living exemplum (typos) of the doctrine proclaimed. Good works must be visible and deliberate; teaching must display semnotes (gravity) and akatagnōstos logos (speech beyond censure). The pastor's character becomes the sermon; hypocrisy invalidates message.
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