Titus 3:14 “And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in o…”

Titus 3:14

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

World English Bible

Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.

American Standard Version

And let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

Geneva Bible 1599

And let ours also learne to shewe foorth good woorkes for necessary vses, that they be not vnfruitfull.

Darby Translation

and let ours also learn to apply themselves to good works for necessary wants, that they may not be unfruitful.

Young's Literal Translation

and let them learn — ours also — to be leading in good works to the necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

Bible in Basic English

And let our people go on with good works for necessary purposes, so that they may not be without fruit.

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Cross references

“maintain good works”

Ephesians 4:28 Acts 20:35 2 Thessalonians 3:8 Acts 18:3 1 Thessalonians 2:9

Ephesians 4:28 · BSB

He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.

Acts 20:35 · BSB

In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

2 Thessalonians 3:8 · BSB

nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

Acts 18:3 · BSB

and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.

1 Thessalonians 2:9 · BSB

Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

“that”

Colossians 1:10 Matthew 7:19 Philippians 1:11 Luke 13:6–9 2 Peter 1:8 John 15:8

Colossians 1:10 · BSB

so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

Matthew 7:19 · BSB

Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.

Philippians 1:11 · BSB

filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

Luke 13:6–9 · BSB

Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it but did not find any.

2 Peter 1:8 · BSB

For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

John 15:8 · BSB

This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.

Also

Titus 3:8

Titus 3:8 · BSB

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.

15All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.

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