Titus 3:14

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Our people must learn to devote themselves to good works to meet urgent needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.

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  • Phil 1:11 : 11 Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
  • Col 1:10 : 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,
  • Phil 4:17 : 17 Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit.
  • Matt 7:19 : 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for all people.
  • 2 Pet 1:8 : 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they will keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Luke 13:6-9 : 6 Then he told this parable: 'A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came looking for fruit on it but found none.' 7 He said to the gardener, 'For three years I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?' 8 'Sir,' the gardener replied, 'leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it.' 9 If it bears fruit next year, fine! But if not, then cut it down.'
  • John 15:8 : 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and show yourselves to be my disciples.
  • John 15:16 : 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
  • Acts 18:3 : 3 Since they were of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked with them, for they were tentmakers by trade.
  • Acts 20:35 : 35 In all this, I have shown you that by working hard in this way, we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, who said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'
  • Rom 15:28 : 28 So after I have completed this task and have securely delivered to them this fruit, I will go to Spain and visit you on my way.
  • Eph 4:28 : 28 The one who steals must steal no longer; instead, he must labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
  • Matt 21:19 : 19 Seeing a lone fig tree by the road, he went to it, but found nothing on it except leaves. He said to it, 'May no fruit ever come from you again!' And immediately, the fig tree withered.
  • Heb 6:6-9 : 6 if they fall away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying the Son of God again for themselves and subjecting Him to public disgrace. 7 For the land that drinks in the rain that often falls on it and produces crops useful to those for whom it is cultivated receives a blessing from God. 8 But if it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and near to being cursed, and its end is to be burned. 9 But we are confident of better things concerning you, dear friends—things that accompany salvation—even though we speak in this way. 10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and the love you have shown for His name, having served and continuing to serve the saints. 11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that your hope may be fully realized. 12 Then you will not become sluggish, but will imitate those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises.
  • Isa 61:3 : 3 To provide for those who mourn in Zion—giving them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of a spirit of faintness. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord to display His splendor.
  • 2 Thess 3:8 : 8 We did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it. Instead, we worked with toil and hardship night and day so as not to be a burden to any of you.
  • 1 Thess 2:9 : 9 Surely you remember, brothers and sisters, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

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    8 This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for all people.

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  • 8 For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they will keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    11 And to make it your ambition to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands, as we instructed you,

    12 so that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not be dependent on anyone.

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    9 It was not that we lack the right to receive support, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

    10 For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: If anyone is unwilling to work, they should not eat.

    11 We hear that some among you are living idle lives, refusing to work and instead becoming busybodies.

    12 To such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and earn their own living.

    13 But you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing good.

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    14 Keep reminding them of these things, and solemnly warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Such arguments are useless and lead to the ruin of those who listen.

    15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

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  • 19 So then, let us pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.

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    9 Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

    10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, especially to those who belong to the household of faith.

  • 7 In all things, present yourself as an example of good works, with integrity, dignity, and incorruptibility in your teaching.

  • 14 He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify a people for His own possession, who are eager to do good works.

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    6 So we urged Titus, just as he had earlier begun, to complete this act of grace among you as well.

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    14 Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

    15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.

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  • 21 equip you with every good thing to do His will, working in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

  • 6 The one who is taught the word should share all good things with the one who teaches.

  • 14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these things, make every effort to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless.

  • 6 I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the sake of Christ.

  • 12 It teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously, and godly in the present age,

  • 15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that your progress may be evident to all.

  • 16 Therefore, do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.

  • 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;

  • 3 We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • 6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and the good teaching that you have followed.

  • 3 We remember your work produced by faith, your labor motivated by love, and your endurance inspired by the hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father.

  • 2 Each of us should please our neighbor for their good, to build them up.

  • 20 We are taking this precaution so that no one will criticize us regarding this generous gift we are administering.

  • 18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

  • 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.

  • 11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of His calling and by His power fulfill every desire for goodness and every work of faith.

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    11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, so that your hope may be fully realized.

    12 Then you will not become sluggish, but will imitate those who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises.

  • 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.