Titus 3:14

New International Version

Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives.

Cross References

Isaiah 61:3

and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

Matthew 21:19

Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, “May you never bear fruit again!” Immediately the tree withered.

Matthew 7:19

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

John 15:16

You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.

John 15:8

This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

Acts 18:3

and because he was a tentmaker as they were, he stayed and worked with them.

Acts 20:35

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Romans 12:13

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Romans 15:28

So after I have completed this task and have made sure that they have received this contribution, I will go to Spain and visit you on the way.

Ephesians 4:28

Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

Philippians 1:11

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

Philippians 4:16

for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need.

Philippians 4:17

Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.

Colossians 1:10

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,

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Surely you remember, brothers and sisters, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

Titus 2:8

and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.

Titus 3:8

This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

2 Peter 1:8

For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.