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

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 be char acterized by good works of all kinds.To maintain good works - Margin, profess honest trades. The Greek will admit of the interpretation in the margin, or will include that, but there is no reason why the direction should be supposed to have any special reference to an honest mode of livelihood,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 3:13-15

Titus 3:13-15. 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... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 3:12-15

Personal notes (3:12-15)In his letter to Timothy written at the same time, Paul spoke of his desire to visit Ephesus (see 1 Timothy 3:14), but in his letter to Titus he says nothing of any intention to go to Crete. Instead he will send Artemas or Tychicus to relieve Titus, so that Titus can go to meet him in Nicopolis in Achaia, where he intends to spend the winter (12). Meanwhile certain people might visit Titus on their way through Crete, and Paul asks Titus to give them whatever help he can... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 3:14

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, Matthew 18:22 . Mar 4:19 . 1 Corinthians 14:14 , Ephesians 5:11 . 2 Peter 1:3 .Jude 1:12 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 3:14

And let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.The natural inference of this seems to be that Titus had a fund from which to supply such things as Paul requested for Apollos and Zenas; and, if this is correct, the meaning here would appear to be:Let our Christians learn to do what Jews do, and even heathens too, viz., really provide for the real wants of their own.[33]The emphasis throughout these letters which Paul placed upon good works... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Titus 3:14

Titus 3:14. 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 brethren as travel about to preach the pure gospel of Christ; that they may not be unfruitful, and act as if they had learned nothing but barren speculations from that religion,which is so well calculated to inspire and animate every sentiment of benevolence and beneficence." read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

14. And . . . also—Greek, "But . . . also." Not only thou, but let others also of "our" fellow believers (or "whom we have gained over at Crete") with thee. for necessary uses—to supply the necessary wants of Christian missionaries and brethren, according as they stand in need in their journeys for the Lord's cause. Compare Titus 1:8, "a lover of hospitality." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 3:12-15

III. CONCLUSION 3:12-15Paul closed this epistle by sending Titus instructions concerning fellow workers, a final charge, and greetings. He did so to enable him to complete his task of setting the church in order. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 3:14

Paul gave a final encouragement to the Cretans through Titus to be faithful in providing for their own regular financial responsibilities (cf. 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12). "Engage in good deeds [occupations]" probably refers to normal wage-earning activities rather than special fund-raising projects (cf. Titus 3:8). The NIV rendering "provide for daily necessities" translates this thought more clearly than the NASB. The stereotype of Cretans generally (Titus 1:12) evidently applied to some in the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:1-15

The Substance and Manner of the Teaching to be Given. Farewell1-15. ’Remind the Cretans to be loyal citizens, good neighbours. As, through no merit of ours, God won us to Himself, so we must live good lives. Never argue with stubborn hearted people. Warn a heretic twice; then drop him. Come to me at Nicopolis, when Artemas or Tychicus leaves me, and see that Zenas and Apollos get well started on their missionary journey. We all greet you all.’1. To principalities and powers] better (as RV), ’to... read more

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Titus 3:13-15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Titus 3:12-15

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Titus 3:14

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Titus 3:14

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Titus 3:14

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 3:12-15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Titus 3:14

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Titus 3:1-15

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