Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

In--with respect to all things. thyself a pattern--though but a young man thyself. All teaching is useless unless the teacher's example confirm his word. in doctrine--in thy ministerial teaching (showing) uncorruptness, that is, untainted purity of motive on thy part (compare Co2 11:3), so as to be "a pattern" to all. As "gravity," &c., refers to Titus himself, so "uncorruptness"; though, doubtless, uncorruptness of the doctrine will be sure to follow as a consequence of the Christian minister being of simple, uncorrupt integrity himself. gravity--dignified seriousness in setting forth the truth. sincerity--omitted in the oldest manuscripts.