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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
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Study note
Setting — The author addresses Titus immediately after instructing him to supply traveling teachers with provisions and immediately before sending final pastoral greetings.
The words — προΐστασθαι (proistasthai) = to devote themselves, paired with μανθανέτωσαν (manthanetōsan) = should learn.
The thread — The text runs parallel to Colossians 1:10’s mandate to bear fruit in every good work, Matthew 7:19’s warning against unfruitful trees, and Titus 3:8’s command for believers to take care.
Why it lands — The text states that believers must train themselves to actively meet others’ pressing needs through good works, explicitly tying this practical labor to the avoidance of spiritual barrenness.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
Cross-references
- Colossians 1:10 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,
- Titus 3:8 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.
- Matthew 7:19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
- Philippians 1:11 filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
- Luke 13:6 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 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 This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.
- John 15:16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.
- Ephesians 4:28 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.
- Philippians 4:17 Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.