In all things showing thyself a pattern of good
works
It was not enough for Titus, and so neither for any other Gospel
minister, to deliver out sound doctrine, and to exhort persons of
different ages and sexes to the things which become it, but he
should through the whole of his conversation be a pattern of
every good work unto them; for they that are the shepherds of the
flock, are not only to feed them with knowledge, and with
understanding, but to be ensamples to them, as well as they who
are under their care ought to walk, as they have them for an
example; see ( 1 Timothy
4:12 ) .
In doctrine, showing uncorruptness, gravity,
sincerity;
the apostle here either returns again to his advice about
doctrine, that it should be delivered out pure and incorrupt,
free from error and heresy, and every mixture and invention of
man's; and with all gravity of speech and countenance, without
levity in expression, and airiness of gesture; and that it be the
sincere milk of the word that is given forth, and that with all
integrity and uprightness of soul: or else this refers to the
life and conversation of the teacher, as answering to his
doctrine, and going along with it; and the sense is, in, or with
doctrine, along with the doctrine preached, let the conversation
be pure and incorrupt, free from the pollutions of the world, and
from any governing vice; and let it be attended with gravity in
word, gesture, look, and dress; and with all sincerity,
faithfulness, and simplicity, in all our dealings, either with
the saints, or with the men of the world.