A.T. Robertson Commentary Titus 3:14

"And let our [people] also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful." — Titus 3:14 (ASV)

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

Let learn (μανθανετωσαν). Present active imperative, keep on learning how.

To maintain (προιστασθα). See verse 8.For necessary uses (εις αναγκαιας χρειας). "For necessary wants." No idlers wanted. See 1 Thessalonians 4:12; 2 Thessalonians 3:10f.

Unfruitful (ακαρπο). See 1 Corinthians 14:14; Ephesians 5:11.