Titus 3:14
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
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“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 · Public Domain (CC0)“And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and let them learn--ours also--to be leading in good works to the necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Titus 3:14 — 18 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 61:3to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.
- Matthew 7:19Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
- Matthew 21:19Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered.
- Luke 13:6Then 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.
- John 15:8This is to My Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, proving yourselves to be My disciples.
- John 15:16You 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.
- Acts 18:3and he stayed and worked with them because they were tentmakers by trade, just as he was.
- Acts 20:35In 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.’”
- Romans 15:28So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.
- Ephesians 4:28He 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 1:11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
- Philippians 4:17Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account.
- Colossians 1:10so 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,
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9Surely 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.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:8nor 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.
- Titus 3:8This 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.
- Hebrews 6:6and then have fallen away—to be restored to repentance, because they themselves are crucifying the Son of God all over again and subjecting Him to open shame.
- 2 Peter 1:8For 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.
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