Titus 3:12-15
12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 13 Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with haste, that they may lack nothing. 14 And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful. 15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
12 When I send Artemas to you, or Tychicus, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 13 Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with haste, that they may lack nothing. 14 And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful. 15 All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.
Paul’s final words to Titus are personal and specific to the situations at the time, yet we can still learn much from them. First of all, he mentioned two by name, one of which he was sending to Titus. They evidently were then to bring Titus to meet Paul in Nicopolis where He was going for the winter. We see here that we need help and involve others personally in God’s work. Everyone is important and plays a role in the gospel. Then Paul asks Titus to send Zenas and Apollos quickly and to ensure their needs are met in the work. Again, men are mentioned by name and with concern for both the gospel mission and their resulting needs. Finally, Titus is reminded to remind the believers who are the church there to continue to do good and to meet needs like these and others. This is how they and we also are fruitful in Christ as we work better together. The letter closes with greetings to all in Christ who love His people, along with prayers for His grace. Amen!
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