Titus 3:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Titus 3:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And let ours - Our friends; that is, those who were Christians Paul had just directed Titus to aid Zenas and Apollos himself, and he here adds that he wished that others who were Christians would...
Titus 3:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Closing Messages. Paul will send Artemas or Tychicus to fill Titus-' post when he leaves for Nicopolis (doubtless the Nicopolis in Epirus). For Tychicus see 2 Timothy 4:12 *, which implies that...
Titus 3:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

ours . one people. for . App-104, necessary . Greek. anankaios . As in Acts 13:46 . uses . Literally needs, Greek. chesia. not . App-106. unfruitful . Greek. eskarpos . Elsewhere, Matt...
Titus 3:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

14 And let ours also learn to excel in good works. (268) That the Cretans, on whom he lays this burden, may not complain of being loaded with the expense, he reminds them that they must n...
Titus 3:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. And let others also learn to maintain good works - There is something very remarkable in this expressio...
Titus 3:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

And let our's also learn, &c.— "Let our brethren learn (as I said Titus 3:8 .) to be foremost in the practice of good works upon needful occasions; particularly to assist such Christian br...
Titus 3:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. And [ De ( G1161 ): But] let ours also - Not only thou, but let others also of 'our' fello...
Titus 3:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Substance and Manner of the Teaching to be Given. Farewell 1-15. 'Remind the Cretans to be loyal citizens, good neighbours. As, through no merit of ours, God won us to Himself, so we must live...
Titus 3:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

And let our’s also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses. — “Ours,” that is, those who with St. Paul and Titus in Crete called upon the name of Jesus. A last reminder to the brethren, who...
Titus 3:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Maintaining Good Works Titus 3:8-15 It is wise advice that we should try to shun controversy and disputations. Small benefit accrues from such methods of advancing the truth. After all, the Lor...
Titus 3:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The final section of the epistle has to do with the Church and the State, dealing with the duty of the Church, arguments impelling to the fulfilment of duty, and the method of realization. The duty o...
Titus 3:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(12) When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. (13) Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey dilige...
Titus 3:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And let ours also learn to maintain good works ,.... By which are not only meant honest trades, as some choose to render the words: it is true, that a trade is a work; and an honest lawful employmen...
Titus 3:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. Ver. 14. To maintain good works ] See Trapp on " Tit 3:8 " That they be not unfruitful] As...
Titus 3:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bring Or send forward; Zenas the lawyer Zenas is mentioned in this passage only, and called νομικον, the lawyer , because, according to Jerome's interpretation, which is also that of Dr. Benson,...
Titus 3:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Though we are not of this world, as the blessed hope of Chapter 2:13 reminds us, yet while in it, our relationships toward it are to bear true Christian character. God has Himself constituted proper...
Titus 3:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Treatment of Heretics; Apostolic Benediction. A. D. 66. 9 But avoid foolish questions, a...
Titus 3:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

And let ours also; either those of our order, ministers of the gospel, or those that are Christians. Learn to maintain good works; in the Greek it is, to excel, or to be in the front, or to show...
Titus 3:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Titus 3:13 . Zenas the lawyer. —Otherwise unknown. Either a Jew learned in the Scriptures, or a juris consultus . Perhaps the “lawyer” may show what he was before...
Titus 3:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Titus 3:1-2 . Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, to speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all m...
Titus 3:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 3:1 . Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers. See on Romans 13:1-2 . Titus 3:5 . Not by works of righteousness which we have done. Good works being strongly enforce...
Titus 3:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Titus 3:1 In subjection for subject, A.V.; rulers for principalities. A.V.; to authorities for and powers, A.V. and T.R.; to be obedient for to obey magistrates,...
Titus 3:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Final Directions and Greetings.
Titus 3:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Thessalonians 2:9 ; 2 Peter 1:8 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:8 ; Acts 18:3 ; Acts 20:35 ; Colossians 1:10 ; Ephesians 4:28 ; Hebrews 6:6-12 ; Isaiah 61:3 ; John 15:16 ; John 15:8 ; Luke 13:6-9 ;...
Titus 3:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

And let ours — All our brethren at Crete. Learn — Both by thy admonition and example. Perhaps they had not before assisted Zenas and Apollos as they ought to have done.

Titus 3:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Titus 3:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 3:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Titus 3:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 3:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Titus 3:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Titus 3:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Titus 3:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 3:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Titus 3:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Titus 3:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Titus 3:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Titus 3:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Titus 3:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Titus 3:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 3:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Titus 3:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Titus 3:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Titus 3:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Titus 3:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Titus 3:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Titus 3:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Titus 3:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Titus 3:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Titus 3:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes