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

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Our people (ο ημετερο). "Our folks." The Cretan converts, not just Paul's friends.

Let learn (μανθανετωσαν…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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 …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses.—“Ours,” that is, those who with St. Paul and Titus in …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be dilige…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Titus need not carry the burden alone. By appealing to the churches for further funds, he has an opportunity to train them in the practice of “doin…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And let ours also learn to excel in good works. So that the Cretans, on whom he places this burden, might not complain of being burdened w…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And let ours also learn to maintain good works
By which are not only meant honest trades, as some choose to render t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christianity is not a fruitle profe ion; and its followers must be filled with the fruits of righteousne , which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Previously, the Apostle taught Titus what to propose when instructing his people. Now he shows what to avoid in his teaching.

The …

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