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Titus 3:14

WorkServing othersGenerosity

12 As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.

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

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.

15 All 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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BSB
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.
KJV
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
WEB
Let our people also learn to maintain good works to meet necessary needs, that they may not be unfruitful.
ASV
And let our [people] also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
DARBY
and let ours also learn to apply themselves to good works for necessary wants, that they may not be unfruitful.
BLB
And also let our [people] learn to devote themselves to good works for necessary needs, so that they may not be unfruitful.
ÅB
Også våre må lære å gjøre gode gjerninger, alt etter som det er trang til, for at de ikke skal være uten frukt.
OTB
Vårt folk må lære å vie seg til gode gjerninger for å møte presserende behov, slik at de ikke skal være uproduktive.
B1930
Også våre må lære å gjøre gode gjerninger, alt efter som det er trang til, forat de ikke skal være uten frukt.

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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,

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  • 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.

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  • Matthew 7:19

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

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  • Philippians 1:11

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

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  • Luke 13:6–9

    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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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