Titus 3:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

Complete Jewish Bible:

And have our people learn to apply themselves to doing good deeds that meet genuine needs, so that they will not be unproductive.

Berean Standard Bible:

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

American Standard Version:

And let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G1161} let{G3129} ours{G2251} also{G2532} learn{G3129} to maintain{G4291} good{G2570} works{G2041} for{G1519} necessary{G316} uses{G5532}, that{G3363} they be{G5600} not{G3363} unfruitful{G175}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Colossians 1:10

  • That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Titus 3:8

  • [This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Philippians 1:11

  • Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

Matthew 7:19

  • Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

2 Peter 1:8

  • For if these things be in you, and abound, they make [you that ye shall] neither [be] barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Luke 13:6

  • ¶ He spake also this parable; A certain [man] had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.

Luke 13:9

  • And if it bear fruit, [well]: and if not, [then] after that thou shalt cut it down.

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Commentary for Titus 3:14

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G3129
    There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μανθάνω
    Transliteration: manthánō
    Pronunciation: man-than'-o
    Description: prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, , is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn (in any way):--learn, understand.
  3. Strong's Number: G2251
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμέτερος
    Transliteration: hēméteros
    Pronunciation: hay-met'-er-os
    Description: from θνητός; our:--our, your (by a different reading).
  4. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  5. Strong's Number: G4291
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προΐστημι
    Transliteration: proḯstēmi
    Pronunciation: pro-is'-tay-mee
    Description: from πρό and ἵστημι; to stand before, i.e. (in rank) to preside, or (by implication) to practise:--maintain, be over, rule.
  6. Strong's Number: G2570
    There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καλός
    Transliteration: kalós
    Pronunciation: kal-os'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from ἀγαθός, which is properly intrinsic):--X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
  7. Strong's Number: G2041
    There are 161 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔργον
    Transliteration: érgon
    Pronunciation: er'-gon
    Description: from a primary (but obsolete) (to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act:--deed, doing, labour, work.
  8. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  9. Strong's Number: G316
    There are 327 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀναγκαῖος
    Transliteration: anankaîos
    Pronunciation: an-ang-kah'-yos
    Description: from ἀνάγκη; necessary; by implication, close (of kin):--near, necessary, necessity, needful.
  10. Strong's Number: G5532
    There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: χρεία
    Transliteration: chreía
    Pronunciation: khri'-ah
    Description: from the base of χράομαι or χρή; employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution:--business, lack, necessary(-ity), need(-ful), use, want.
  11. Strong's Number: G3363
    There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵνα μή
    Transliteration: hína mḗ
    Pronunciation: hin'-ah may
    Description: i.e. ἵνα and μή; in order (or so) that not:--albeit not, lest, that, no(-t, (-thing)).
  12. Strong's Number: G5600
    There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma:
    Transliteration: ō
    Pronunciation: ay
    Description: the subjunctive of εἰμί; (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc.; also with εἰ and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be:--+ appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were.
  13. Strong's Number: G175
    There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄκαρπος
    Transliteration: ákarpos
    Pronunciation: ak'-ar-pos
    Description: from Α (as a negative particle) and καρπός; barren (literally or figuratively):--without fruit, unfruitful.