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Berean Standard Bible

“And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.”

Titus 3:14

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Study note

In the closing of Titus, Paul gives some personal instructions and then a general word to the believers in Crete. He has emphasized good works throughout the letter as the fruit of salvation.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.

World English Bible (WEB)

Let our people also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And let our people go on with good works for necessary purposes, so that they may not be without fruit.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and let them learn -- ours also -- to be leading in good works to the necessary uses, that they may not be unfruitful.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y aprendan asimismo los nuestros á gobernarse en buenas obras para los usos necesarios, para que no sean sin fruto.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

porque los nuestros deben aprender a ayudar a los que están en necesidad, pues así tendrán una vida útil.

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