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, he had formerly been a teacher of the law among the Jews; see Matthew 22:35, where the same appellation is given to one of that profession. He might possibly, however, as others think, be a Roman lawyer; and Apollos It is probable that Zenas and Apollos were to pass through Crete, either in their way to the apostle, or to some place whither he had sent them. He therefore desired Titus to help them forward on their journey by supplying them with such necessaries as they were in want of, that they might not be retarded. And let ours also All our brethren in Crete, whether ministers or private members of the church; learn By thy admonition and example; to maintain good works Works of charity and bounty; for necessary uses For the relief of the poor brethren, that they may not want any necessary; that they The Cretian believers; be not unfruitful Unserviceable to those among whom they dwell. Perhaps, at some former period, they had not assisted Zenas and Apollos as they ought to have done. Greet them that love us in the faith That is, for the faith's sake, and with such a love as Christianity requires.
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Titus 3:13-15
13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
14 And let ours also learn to maintainc good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
15 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. [It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia.]