Titus 3:14
And let our people too learn to set a good example in following honest occupations for the supply of their necessities, so that they may not live useless lives.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
In Context
15Every one here sends you greeting. Greet the believers who hold us dear. May grace be with you all.
Cross References
Matthew 21:19and seeing a fig-tree on the road-side He went up to it, but found nothing on it but leaves. "On you," He said, "no fruit shall ever again grow." And immediately the fig-tree withered away.
John 15:8By this is God glorified--by your bearing abundant fruit and thus being true disciples of mine.
Acts 18:3and because he was of the same trade--that of tent-maker--he lodged with them and worked with them.
Romans 15:28So after discharging this duty, and making sure that these kind gifts reach those for whom they are intended, I shall start for Spain, passing through Rome on my way there;
Philippians 1:11being filled with these fruits of righteousness which come 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 →