Titus 3:14

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

And let people learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet urgent needs, so that they may not be unproductive.

Cross References

Colossians 1:10

so that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, as you bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God.

Titus 3:8

The saying is sure. I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.

Philippians 1:11

having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.

Matthew 7:19

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

2 Peter 1:8

For if these things are yours and are increasing among you, they keep you from being ineffective and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 4:17

Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that accumulates to your account.

Ephesians 4:28

Those who steal must give up stealing; rather, let them labor, doing good work with their own hands, so as to have something to share with the needy.

John 15:16

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

John 15:8

My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

and we did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day so that we might not burden any of you.

Acts 20:35

In all this I have given you an example that by such work we must support the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Matthew 21:19

And seeing a fig tree by the side of the road, he went to it and found nothing at all on it but leaves. Then he said to it, “May no fruit ever come from you again!” And the fig tree withered at once.

Acts 18:3

and, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them, and they worked together—by trade they were tentmakers.

Isaiah 61:3

to provide for those who mourn in Zion— to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his glory.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

You remember our labor and toil, brothers and sisters; we worked night and day so that we might not burden any of you while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

Romans 15:28

So, when I have completed this and have delivered to them what has been collected, I will set out by way of you to Spain,

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.

Philippians 4:16

For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs more than once.

Titus 2:8

and sound speech that cannot be censured; then any opponent will be put to shame, having nothing evil to say of us.