Titus 3:13
New International Version
Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way and see that they have everything they need.

New Living Translation
Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos with their trip. See that they are given everything they need.

English Standard Version
Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing.

Berean Standard Bible
Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.

Berean Literal Bible
Earnestly equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that nothing should be lacking to them.

King James Bible
Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

New King James Version
Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey with haste, that they may lack nothing.

New American Standard Bible
Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them.

NASB 1995
Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them.

NASB 1977
Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them.

Legacy Standard Bible
Diligently help send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way so that nothing is lacking for them.

Amplified Bible
Do your best to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they are supplied and lack nothing.

Christian Standard Bible
Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey, so that they will lack nothing.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Diligently help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey, so that they will lack nothing.

American Standard Version
Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

Contemporary English Version
When Zenas the lawyer and Apollos get ready to leave, help them as much as you can, so they won't have need of anything.

English Revised Version
Set forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Give Zenas the lawyer and Apollos your best support for their trip so that they will have everything they need.

Good News Translation
Do your best to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos to get started on their travels, and see to it that they have everything they need.

International Standard Version
Do all you can to send Zenas the expert in the Law and Apollos on their way, and see that they have everything they need.

Majority Standard Bible
Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.

NET Bible
Make every effort to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; make sure they have what they need.

New Heart English Bible
Send Zenas, the Law scholar, and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.

Webster's Bible Translation
Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing may be wanting to them.

Weymouth New Testament
Help Zenas the lawyer forward on his journey with special care, and Apollos, so that they may have all they require.

World English Bible
Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey speedily, that nothing may be lacking for them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Diligently send forth Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, that nothing to them may be lacking,

Berean Literal Bible
Earnestly equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that nothing should be lacking to them.

Young's Literal Translation
Zenas the lawyer and Apollos bring diligently on their way, that nothing to them may be lacking,

Smith's Literal Translation
Send forward zealously Zenas pertaining to the law, and Apollos, that nothing fail them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Send forward Zenas, the lawyer, and Apollo, with care, that nothing be wanting to them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollo ahead with care, and let nothing be lacking to them.

New American Bible
Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey soon, and see to it that they have everything they need.

New Revised Standard Version
Make every effort to send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way, and see that they lack nothing.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
See that Ze’nas, the scribe, and A-pol’los are given a good farewell on their journey, that they lack nothing.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But concerning Zena the Scribe and concerning Apollo, be diligent to attend well to them, that they would lack nothing,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Conduct Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos on their journey with care, that nothing may be wanting to them.

Godbey New Testament
Send on Zenas the lawyer and Apollos speedily, in order that nothing may be lacking to them.

Haweis New Testament
Send forward diligently Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, that nothing may be wanting for them.

Mace New Testament
dispatch Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos, and take care that nothing be wanting to their journey.

Weymouth New Testament
Help Zenas the lawyer forward on his journey with special care, and Apollos, so that they may have all they require.

Worrell New Testament
Diligently send forward Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, that nothing may be lacking to them.

Worsley New Testament
Forward Zenas the lawyer, and Apollos, on their journey carefully, that nothing may be wanting to them.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Final Remarks and Greetings
12As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there. 13Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need. 14And 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.…

Cross References
Acts 18:24-28
Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures. / He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John. / And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately. ...

2 Timothy 4:11
Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.

2 Timothy 4:21
Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.

1 Corinthians 16:12
Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.

1 Corinthians 16:10-11
If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am. / No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.

2 Corinthians 8:6
So we urged Titus to help complete your act of grace, just as he had started it.

2 Corinthians 8:16-17
But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. / For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

2 Corinthians 8:22-23
And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you. / As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

Romans 15:24
I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.

Romans 15:28
So after I have completed this service and have safely delivered this bounty to them, I will set off to Spain by way of you.

3 John 1:5-8
Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you. / They have testified to the church about your love. You will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God. / For they went out on behalf of the Name, accepting nothing from the Gentiles. ...

Philippians 2:25
But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

Philippians 2:29-30
Welcome him in the Lord with great joy, and honor men like him, / because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

Colossians 4:7-8
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord. / I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

Colossians 4:10
My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.


Treasury of Scripture

Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting to them.

the lawyer.

Matthew 22:35
Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,

Luke 7:30
But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

Luke 10:25
And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

Apollos.

Acts 18:24
And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus.

on.

Acts 21:5
And 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.

Acts 28:10
Who also honoured us with many honours; and when we departed, they laded us with such things as were necessary.

Romans 15:24
Whensoever 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.

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Titus 3
1. Titus is further directed by Paul concerning the things that he should teach and not teach.
10. He is to reject obstinate heretics.
12. Paul appoints him time and place wherein he should come unto him.














Do your best
This phrase emphasizes the importance of diligence and effort in the Christian life. The Greek word used here, "spoudazō," conveys a sense of urgency and earnestness. It suggests that believers should be proactive and intentional in their actions, especially when it comes to supporting fellow workers in the faith. This aligns with the broader biblical principle of working heartily as for the Lord (Colossians 3:23).

to equip
The Greek word "propempō" means to send forth or to provide for a journey. In the context of the early church, equipping often involved providing physical, spiritual, and emotional support. This reflects the communal nature of the early Christian communities, where believers were called to bear one another's burdens (Galatians 6:2) and ensure that those who were spreading the Gospel were not lacking in any necessary resources.

Zenas the lawyer
Zenas is mentioned only here in the New Testament, and his designation as a "lawyer" suggests he was an expert in the Mosaic Law or possibly Roman law. His inclusion highlights the diversity of backgrounds among early Christian leaders and the value of different skills and professions in the service of the Gospel. It also underscores the importance of supporting those who use their professional skills for the advancement of God's kingdom.

and Apollos
Apollos is a more familiar figure in the New Testament, known for his eloquence and knowledge of the Scriptures (Acts 18:24-28). His mention alongside Zenas indicates the collaborative nature of ministry work. Apollos' account is a testament to the power of discipleship and the importance of being well-versed in Scripture to effectively teach and defend the faith.

so that they will have everything they need
This phrase underscores the responsibility of the Christian community to ensure that those who are called to ministry are fully supported. The Greek word "leipō" implies lacking nothing, which speaks to the comprehensive care that should be extended to those in service. This reflects the biblical principle of generosity and stewardship, as seen in passages like Philippians 4:19, where God promises to supply every need according to His riches in glory.

(13) Bring Zenas the lawyer.--A name contracted, as it seems, from Zenodorus. The term "lawyer" might possibly indicate that this friend of Paul's was a Roman jurist, but it is more likely that the law in which he was an expert was that of Moses. Hippolytus numbers him among the seventy disciples, and relates how in after years he was Bishop of Diospolis. He is never mentioned by name in the New Testament, except in this place.

And Apollos.--This famous teacher appears often in the New Testament records, in the Acts and several of the Epistles. A distinguished Alexandrian scholar and a disciple of John the Baptist, he was converted to Christianity by the agency of the devoted Priscilla and Aquila, the tent-makers. He became the friend and intimate associate of St. Paul, and might, had he chosen, have rivalled or even superseded St. Paul in his supreme authority over the churches planted along the Mediterranean sea-board. But Apollos seems resolutely to have declined any such rivalry, and to have lived ever as the loyal and devoted friend of the great Apostle; who, however, always seems to have treated the learned and eloquent Alexandrian as an equal power in the Church of Christ, classing Apollos with St. Peter and himself. Luther's well-known suggestion that Apollos was the unknown writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews--"auctor Epistolae ad Hebros . . . ut ego arbritror Apollo"--the authorship (though not the canonicity) of which has been a disputed point as far back as the days of Origen, in the first half of the third century--has been adopted, though, of course, with much reserve, by many. Attention has been called to the somewhat remarkable fact that the names of these three friends of St. Paul, who were classed among his most faithful adherents in this almost the last Epistle he wrote, were derived from three of the most famous heathen deities--Zenas from Zeus; Artemas from Artemis, the famous tutelary goddess of Ephesus; Apollos from the well-known sun-god.

Verse 13. - Set forward for bring, A.V. Set forward (πρόπεμψον); the technical expression both in the New Testament and the LXX., and also in classical Greek, for helping a person forward on their journey by supplying them with money food, letters of recommendation, escort, or whatever else they might require (see Acts 15:3; Acts 20:38; Acts 21:5; Romans 15:24; 1 Corinthians 16:6; 2 Corinthians 1:16; 3 John 1:6). Zenas the lawyer. He is utterly unknown. His name is short for Zenodorus, but whether he was "a Jewish scribe or Roman legist" can hardly be decided. But his companionship with Apollos, and the frequent application of the term νομικός in the New Testament to the Jewish scribes and lawyers (Matthew 22:35; Luke 7:30; Luke 10:25; Luke 11:45, 48, 52; Luke 14:3), makes it most probable that he was a Jewish lawyer. Apollos; the well-known and eminent Alexandrian Jew, who was instructed in the gospel by Aquila and Priscilla at Ephesus, and became a favorite teacher at Corinth (Acts 18:24; Acts 19:1; 1 Corinthians 1:12, and the following chapters, and Acts 16:12). It is a probable conjecture of Lewin's that Apollos was the bearer of this letter, written at Corinth, and was on his way to Alexandria, his native place, taking Crete on the way.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Do your best
σπουδαίως (spoudaiōs)
Adverb
Strong's 4709: Diligently, earnestly, zealously. Adverb from spoudaios; earnestly, promptly.

to equip
πρόπεμψον (propempson)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4311: To send forward, accompany, equip for a journey. From pro and pempo; to send forward, i.e. Escort or aid in travel.

Zenas
Ζηνᾶν (Zēnan)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2211: Zenas, a lawyer in Rome. Probably contracted from a poetic form of Zeus and doron; Jove-given; Zenas, a Christian.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

lawyer
νομικὸν (nomikon)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3544: From nomos; according to law, i.e. Legal; as noun, an expert in the law.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Apollos,
Ἀπολλῶν (Apollōn)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 625: Apollos, a Jew of Alexandria. Probably from the same as Apollonia; Apollos, an Israelite.

so that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

they
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

will have everything they need.
λείπῃ (leipē)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3007: A primary verb; to leave, i.e. to fail or be absent.


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