Titus 3:14

New Century Version

Our people must learn to use their lives for doing good deeds to provide what is necessary so that their lives will not be useless.

Cross References

Isaiah 61:3

and to help the sorrowing people of Jerusalem. I will give them a crown to replace their ashes, and the oil of gladness to replace their sorrow, and clothes of praise to replace their spirit of sadness. Then they will be called Trees of Goodness, trees planted by the Lord to show his greatness.

Matthew 21:19

Seeing a fig tree beside the road, Jesus went to it, but there were no figs on the tree, only leaves. So Jesus said to the tree, “You will never again have fruit.” The tree immediately dried up.

Matthew 7:19

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

John 15:16

You did not choose me; I chose you. And I gave you this work: to go and produce fruit, fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you anything you ask for in my name.

John 15:8

You should produce much fruit and show that you are my followers, which brings glory to my Father.

Acts 18:3

Because they were tentmakers, just as he was, he stayed with them and worked with them.

Acts 20:35

I showed you in all things that you should work as I did and help the weak. I taught you to remember the words Jesus said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Romans 12:13

Share with God’s people who need help. Bring strangers in need into your homes.

Romans 15:28

After I am sure the poor in Jerusalem get the money that has been given for them, I will leave for Spain and stop and visit you.

Ephesians 4:28

Those who are stealing must stop stealing and start working. They should earn an honest living for themselves. Then they will have something to share with those who are poor.

Philippians 1:11

that you will be filled with the good things produced in your life by Christ to bring glory and praise to God.

Philippians 4:16

Several times you sent me things I needed when I was in Thessalonica.

Philippians 4:17

Really, it is not that I want to receive gifts from you, but I want you to have the good that comes from giving.

Colossians 1:10

so that you will live the kind of life that honors and pleases the Lord in every way. You will produce fruit in every good work and grow in the knowledge of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Brothers and sisters, I know you remember our hard work and difficulties. We worked night and day so we would not burden any of you while we preached God’s Good News to you.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

And when we ate another person’s food, we always paid for it. We worked very hard night and day so we would not be an expense to any of you.

Titus 2:8

Speak the truth so that you cannot be criticized. Then those who are against you will be ashamed because there is nothing bad to say about us.

Titus 3:8

This teaching is true, and I want you to be sure the people understand these things. Then those who believe in God will be careful to use their lives for doing good. These things are good and will help everyone.

2 Peter 1:8

If all these things are in you and are growing, they will help you to be useful and productive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.