Titus 3:14

Conservative English Version

Our people should learn to spend their time doing something useful and worthwhile.

Cross References

Isaiah 61:3

especially in Jerusalem. He sent me to give them flowers in place of their sorrow, olive oil in place of tears, and joyous praise in place of broken hearts. They will be called "Trees of Justice," planted by the LORD to honor his name.

Matthew 21:19

and along the way he saw a fig tree. But when he came to it, he found only leaves and no figs. So he told the tree, "You will never again grow any fruit!" Right then the fig tree dried up.

Matthew 7:19

Every tree that produces bad fruit will be chopped down and burned.

John 15:16

You did not choose me. I chose you and sent you out to produce fruit, the kind of fruit that will last. Then my Father will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

John 15:8

When you become fruitful disciples of mine, my Father will be honored.

Acts 18:3

and found out that they were tent makers. Paul was a tent maker too. So he stayed with them, and they worked together.

Acts 20:35

By everything I did, I showed how you should work to help everyone who is weak. Remember that our Lord Jesus said, "More blessings come from giving than from receiving."

Romans 12:13

Take care of God's needy people and welcome strangers into your home.

Romans 15:28

After I have safely delivered this money, I will visit you and then go on to Spain.

Ephesians 4:28

If you are a thief, quit stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need.

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will keep you busy doing good deeds that bring glory and praise to God.

Philippians 4:16

Even when I was in Thessalonica, you helped me more than once.

Philippians 4:17

I am not trying to get something from you, but I want you to receive the blessings that come from giving.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will live a life that honors the Lord, and you will always please him by doing good deeds. You will come to know God even better.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

My dear friends, you surely haven't forgotten our hard work and hardships. You remember how night and day we struggled to make a living, so that we could tell you God's message without being a burden to anyone.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

and we didn't accept food from anyone without paying for it. We didn't want to be a burden to any of you, so night and day we worked as hard as we could.

Titus 2:8

Use clean language that no one can criticize. Do this, and your enemies will be too ashamed to say anything against you.

Titus 3:8

This message is certainly true. These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God will be sure to do good deeds.

2 Peter 1:8

If you keep growing in this way, it will show that what you know about our Lord Jesus Christ has made your lives useful and meaningful.