Titus 3:14
And let our people go on with good works for necessary purposes, so that they may not be without fruit.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 61:3To give them a fair head-dress in place of dust, the oil of joy in place of the clothing of grief, praise in place of sorrow; so that they may be named trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, and so that he may have glory.
Matthew 21:19And seeing a fig-tree by the wayside, he came to it, and saw nothing on it but leaves only; and he said to it, Let there be no fruit from you from this time forward for ever. And straight away the fig-tree became dry and dead.
John 15:8Here is my Father's glory, in that you give much fruit and so are my true disciples.
Acts 18:3And because he was of the same trade, he was living with them, and they did their work together; for by trade they were tent-makers.
Romans 15:28So when I have done this, and have given them this fruit of love, I will go on by you into Spain.
Philippians 1:11Being full of the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Matthew Henry on Titus 3:10-15
The Treatment of Heretics; Apostolic Benediction. ( a. d. 66.) 9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 A man that is a heretic after the first and second admonition reject; 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. 12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. 13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and… Read the whole commentary →