Titus 3:14

God's Word

Our people should also learn how to set an example by doing good things when urgent needs arise so that they can live productive lives.

Cross References

Isaiah 61:3

⌞He has sent me⌟ to provide for all those who grieve in Zion, to give them crowns instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of ⌞tears of⌟ grief, and clothes of praise instead of a spirit of weakness. They will be called Oaks of Righteousness, the Plantings of the Lord, so that he might display his glory.

Matthew 21:19

When he saw a fig tree by the road, he went up to the tree and found nothing on it but leaves. He said to the tree, “May fruit never grow on you again!” At once the fig tree dried up.

Matthew 7:19

Any tree that fails to produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into a fire.

John 15:16

You didn’t choose me, but I chose you. I have appointed you to go, to produce fruit that will last, and to ask the Father in my name to give you whatever you ask for.

John 15:8

You give glory to my Father when you produce a lot of fruit and therefore show that you are my disciples.

Acts 18:3

and because they made tents for a living as he did, he stayed with them and they worked together.

Acts 20:35

I have given you an example that by working hard like this we should help the weak. We should remember the words that the Lord Jesus said, ‘Giving gifts is more satisfying than receiving them.’ ”

Romans 12:13

Share what you have with God’s people who are in need. Be hospitable.

Romans 15:28

When the collection is completed and I have officially turned the money over to the Christians in Jerusalem, I will visit you on my way to Spain.

Ephesians 4:28

Thieves must quit stealing and, instead, they must work hard. They should do something good with their hands so that they’ll have something to share with those in need.

Philippians 1:11

Jesus Christ will fill your lives with everything that God’s approval produces. Your lives will then bring glory and praise to God.

Philippians 4:16

Even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs twice.

Philippians 4:17

It’s not that I’m looking for a gift. The opposite is true. I’m looking for your resources to increase.

Colossians 1:10

We ask this so that you will live the kind of lives that prove you belong to the Lord. Then you will want to please him in every way as you grow in producing every kind of good work by this knowledge about God.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You remember, brothers and sisters, our work and what we did to earn a living. We worked night and day so that we could bring you the Good News of God without being a burden to any of you.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

We didn’t eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, we worked hard and struggled night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.

Titus 2:8

Speak an accurate message that cannot be condemned. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed because they cannot say anything bad about us.

Titus 3:8

This is a statement that can be trusted. I want you to insist on these things so that those who believe in God can concentrate on setting an example by doing good things. This is good and helps other people.

2 Peter 1:8

If you have these qualities and they are increasing, it demonstrates that your knowledge about our Lord Jesus Christ is living and productive.