Titus 3:12–15
When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
When I shall send Artemas vnto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come vnto mee to Nicopolis: for I haue determined there to winter.
Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
Bring Zenas the Lawyer, and Apollos, on their iourney diligently, that nothing be wanting vnto them.
And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
And let ours also learne to ‖maintaine good workes for necessarie vses, that they be not vnfruitfull.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, professe honest trades
All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
All that are with mee salute thee. Greete them that loue vs in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
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From verse 12
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- 1 Corinthians 16:8–9Rank 2 from verse 12
- 2 Timothy 4:12Rank 3 from verse 12
- 2 Timothy 4:21Rank 4 from verse 12
4And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.
4And there accompanied him into Asia, Sopater of Berea: and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus, and Secundus, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus: and of Asia Tychicus and Trophimus.
- 1 Corinthians 16:6Rank 6 from verse 12
From verse 13
- Acts 18:24Rank 1 from verse 13
- Matthew 22:35Rank 2 from verse 13
- 3 John 1:6–8Rank 3 from verse 13
6Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well:
7Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
8We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth.
6Which haue borne witnesse of thy charitie before the Church: whome if thou bring forward on their iourney after a godly sort, thou shalt doe well:
7Because that for his Names sake they went foorth, taking nothing of the Gentiles.
8We therefore ought to receiue such, that we might be fellow helpers to the trueth.
- Acts 28:10Rank 4 from verse 13
- 1 Corinthians 16:11Rank 5 from verse 13
5And when we had accomplished those days, we departed and went our way; and they all brought us on our way, with wives and children, till we were out of the city: and we kneeled down on the shore, and prayed.
5And when we had accomplished those dayes, we departed, and went our way, and they all brought vs on our way, with wiues and children, till wee were out of the citie: and wee kneeled downe on the shore, and prayed.
- Luke 10:25Rank 7 from verse 13
- Luke 11:45Rank 8 from verse 13
- Luke 11:52Rank 9 from verse 13
- Romans 15:24Rank 12 from verse 13
24Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.
24Whensoeuer I take my iourney into Spaine, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my iourney, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with †your company.
From verse 14
- Colossians 1:10Rank 1 from verse 14
8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
8 This is a faithfull saying, and these things I will that thou affirme constantly, that they which haue beleeued in God, might be carefull to maintaine good works: these things are good and profitable vnto men.
- Matthew 7:19Rank 3 from verse 14
- Philippians 1:11Rank 4 from verse 14
- 2 Peter 1:8Rank 5 from verse 14
- Luke 13:6–9Rank 6 from verse 14
6¶ He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
7Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
8And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
9And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
6¶ Hee spake also this parable, A certaine man had a figtree planted in his Uineyard, and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
7Then said hee vnto the dresser of his Uineyard, Beholde, these three yeeres I come seeking fruit on this figtree, and finde none: cut it downe, why cumbreth it the ground?
8And he answering, said vnto him, Lord, let it alone this yeere also, till I shall digge about it, and doung it:
9And if it beare fruit, Well: and if not, then after that, thou shalt cut it downe.
- Ephesians 4:28Rank 7 from verse 14
28Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
28Let him that stole, steale no more: but rather let him labour, working with his handes the thing which is good, that he may haue ‖to giue to him that needeth.
- John 15:16Rank 8 from verse 14
16Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
16Ye haue not chosen me, but I haue chosen you, and *ordeined you, that you should goe and bring foorth fruit, and that your fruite should remaine: that whatsoeuer ye shall aske of the Father in my Name, he may giue it you.
- Philippians 4:17Rank 10 from verse 14
- 2 Thessalonians 3:8Rank 11 from verse 14
- Acts 20:35Rank 12 from verse 14
35I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
35I haue shewed you all things, how that so labouring, yee ought to support the weake, and to remember the words of the Lord Iesus, how he said, It is more blessed to giue, then to receiue.
- Matthew 21:19Rank 13 from verse 14
19And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
19*And when he saw a figge tree in the way, hee came to it, and found nothing thereon but leaues only, and said vnto it, Let no fruite growe on thee hence forward for euer. And presently the figge tree withered away.
- Isaiah 61:3Rank 15 from verse 14
3To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
3To appoint vnto them that mourne in Zion, to giue vnto them beautie for ashes, the oyle of ioy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heauinesse, that they might be called trees of righteousnesse, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:9Rank 16 from verse 14
9For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God.
9For yee remember, brethren, our labour and trauaile: for labourng night and day, because wee would not bee chargeable vnto any of you, wee preached vnto you the Gospel of God.
- Hebrews 6:6–12Rank 17 from verse 14
6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
7For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God:
8But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned.
9But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak.
10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
11And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:
12That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
6If they shall fall away, to renue them againe vnto repentance: seeing they crucifie to themselues the Sonne of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.
7For the earth which drinketh in the raine that commeth oft vpon it, and bringeth forth herbes meet for them ‖by whome it is dressed, receiueth blessing from God.
8But that which beareth thornes and briers, is reiected, and is nigh vnto cursing, whose end is to be burned.
9But beloued, wee are perswaded better things of you, and things that accompany saluation, though we thus speake.
10For God is not vnrighteous, to forget your worke and labour of loue, which yee haue shewed toward his Name, in that yee haue ministred to the Saints, and doe minister.
11And wee desire, that euery one of you doe shewe the same diligence, to the full assurance of hope vnto the ende:
12That yee be not slothfull, but followers of them, who through faith and patience inherite the promises.
- Romans 15:28Rank 18 from verse 14
From verse 15
- 1 Timothy 1:5Rank 1 from verse 15
- 2 John 1:1–2Rank 2 from verse 15
1THE elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;
2For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.
1¶ The Elder vnto the elect Lady, and her children, whome I loue in the trueth: and not I onely, but also all they that haue knowen y e trueth:
2For the trueths sake which dwelleth in vs, and shalbe with vs for euer:
- Colossians 4:18Rank 3 from verse 15
- Ephesians 6:23–24Rank 4 from verse 15
23Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
24Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
23Peace be to the brethren, and loue, with faith from God the Father, and the Lord Iesus Christ.
24Grace be with all them that loue our Lord Iesus Christ ‖in sinceritie.
- Galatians 5:6Rank 5 from verse 15
- Hebrews 13:25Rank 6 from verse 15
- 1 Corinthians 16:23Rank 7 from verse 15
- 1 Timothy 1:2Rank 8 from verse 15
- 2 Timothy 4:22Rank 9 from verse 15
- 3 John 1:1Rank 10 from verse 15
- Philemon 1:5Rank 11 from verse 15
- Romans 16:1–23Rank 12 from verse 15
1I COMMEND unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:
2That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
3Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
4Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epænetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
6Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
7Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
8Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
9Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
10Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.
11Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
12Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
13Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
14Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
15Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.
16Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
17Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
18For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
20And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.
21Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you.
22I Tertius, who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.
23Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.
1¶ I commend vnto you Phebe our sister, which is a seruant of the Church which is at Cenchrea:
2That ye receiue her in the Lord as becommeth Saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoeuer businesse she hath need of you: for she hath beene a succourer of many, and of my selfe also.
3Greete Priscilla and Aquila, my helpers in Christ Iesus:
4(Who haue for my life laid downe their owne neckes: vnto whome not onely I giue thankes, but also all the Churches of the Gentiles.)
5Likewise greet the Church that is in their house. Salute my welbeloued Epenetus, who is the first fruits of Achaia vnto Christ.
6Greete Marie, who bestowed much labour on vs.
7Salute Andronicus and Iunia my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the Apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
8Greet Amplias my beloued in the Lord.
9Salute Urbane our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloued.
10Salute Appelles approoued in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus ‖houshold.
11Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the ‖houshold of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
12Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloued Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
13Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
14Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
15Salute Philologus & Iulia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the Saints which are with them.
16Salute one another with an holy kisse. The Churches of Christ salute you.
17Now I beseech you, brethren, marke them which cause diuisions and offences, contrary to the doctrine which ye haue learned, and auoide them.
18For they that are such, serue not our Lord Iesus Christ, but their owne belly, and by good wordes and faire speeches deceiue the hearts of the simple.
19For your obedience is come abroad vnto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalfe: but yet I would haue you wise vnto that which is good, and ‖simple concerning euill.
20And the God of peace shal ‖bruise Satan vnder your feete shortly. The grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with you. Amen.
21Timotheus my worke-fellow, and Lucius, and Iason, and Sosipater my kinsemen salute you.
22I Tertius who wrote this Epistle, salute you in the Lord.
23Gaius mine hoste, and of the whole Church, saluteth you. Erastus the Chamberlaine of the citie saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.
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Titus 3:12
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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Steady, earnest, and careful in effort; or performed with persistent, attentive care.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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determined
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of determine, meaning to decide or render judgment.
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The cold season of the year; to remain or lodge during that season.
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Titus 3:13
One learned in the law.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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Sense 1: Travel from one place to another; a course or period of travel. Sense 2: To travel from one place to another.
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diligently
With steady care, earnest effort, or close attention.
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Absent; deficient.
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Titus 3:14
Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.
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To gain knowledge, receive instruction, or come to know.
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To preserve, support, uphold, provide for, or continue.
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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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Plural of work: acts, deeds, labours, operations, products, or things made.
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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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That must be; that cannot be otherwise; indispensably requisite.
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Purposes or needs to be served.
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unfruitful
Bearing no fruit; barren, ineffective, or unproductive.
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Titus 3:15
To greet, or to send a greeting to, a person or assembly.
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To salute, welcome, address kindly, or send expressions of goodwill.
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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.
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Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.
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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.
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11Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
11Knowing that hee that is such, is subuerted, and sinneth, being condemned of himselfe.
12When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.
12When I shall send Artemas vnto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come vnto mee to Nicopolis: for I haue determined there to winter.
Selected passage13Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.
13Bring Zenas the Lawyer, and Apollos, on their iourney diligently, that nothing be wanting vnto them.
Selected passage14And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
14And let ours also learne to ‖maintaine good workes for necessarie vses, that they be not vnfruitfull.
Selected passage15All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
15All that are with mee salute thee. Greete them that loue vs in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
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