Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 VersionDiligently 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 BibleSend 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 BibleSee 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 TestamentConduct 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 Greetings12As 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. Jump to Previous Apollos Apol'los Best Care Diligently Forward Help Journey Law Lawyer Need Require Special Speed Speedily Wanting WayJump to Next Apollos Apol'los Best Care Diligently Forward Help Journey Law Lawyer Need Require Special Speed Speedily Wanting WayTitus 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 to equip This phrase emphasizes the importance of diligence and effort in supporting fellow workers in the ministry. The call to "do your best" reflects a sense of urgency and commitment, suggesting that the work of the gospel requires active participation and support from the Christian community. This aligns with the broader biblical principle of stewardship and generosity, as seen in passages like 2 Corinthians 9:7, which encourages cheerful giving. Zenas the lawyer and Apollos so that they will have everything they need Persons / Places / Events 1. TitusA trusted companion of Paul, Titus was a Gentile convert and a leader in the early church. Paul left him in Crete to organize the church and appoint elders. 2. Zenas the Lawyer Mentioned only in this verse, Zenas is believed to be a Christian lawyer, possibly skilled in Jewish or Roman law, who was traveling with Apollos. 3. Apollos A learned Jew from Alexandria, Apollos was an eloquent speaker and knowledgeable in the Scriptures. He played a significant role in the early church, particularly in Corinth. 4. Paul The apostle who wrote the letter to Titus, providing guidance and instructions for church leadership and community living. 5. Crete An island in the Mediterranean where Titus was stationed to oversee the church and its development. Teaching Points Support for Ministry WorkersThe verse highlights the importance of providing for those who are dedicated to ministry work. Just as Paul instructed Titus to equip Zenas and Apollos, we are called to support those who labor in the gospel. Teamwork in Ministry The mention of Zenas and Apollos traveling together underscores the value of collaboration in ministry. Working together strengthens the mission and allows for a more effective spread of the gospel. Preparation and Provision The Greek word for "equip" (propemp?) implies sending forth with provision. This teaches us the importance of preparing and equipping others for their journey in faith and service. Hospitality and Generosity The instruction to ensure Zenas and Apollos have everything they need reflects the Christian virtue of hospitality and generosity. We are encouraged to be open-handed and supportive to those in need. Role of Lay Professionals in Ministry Zenas, being a lawyer, shows that professionals from various fields can contribute significantly to the work of the church. This encourages believers to use their skills and professions for God's 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 bestσπουδαίως (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. Links Titus 3:13 NIVTitus 3:13 NLT Titus 3:13 ESV Titus 3:13 NASB Titus 3:13 KJV Titus 3:13 BibleApps.com Titus 3:13 Biblia Paralela Titus 3:13 Chinese Bible Titus 3:13 French Bible Titus 3:13 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Titus 3:13 Send Zenas the lawyer and Apollos (Ti. Tt.) |
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