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And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.
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Maintain good works
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Titus 3:8
This is a faithful saying, and on these various points I would have you insist strenuously, in order that those who have their faith fixed on God may be careful to set an example of good actions. For these are not only good in themselves, but are also useful to mankind.
Maintain good works
Acts 18:3
and because he was of the same trade--that of tent-maker--he lodged with them and worked with them.
Acts 20:35
In all things I have set you an example, showing you that, by working as I do, you ought to help the weak, and to bear in mind the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, "'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
1 Thessalonians 2:9
For you remember, brethren, our labour and toil: how, working night and day so as not to become a burden to any one of you, we came and proclaimed among you God's Good News.
2 Thessalonians 3:8
nor did we eat any one's bread without paying for it, but we laboured and toiled, working hard night and day in order not to be a burden to any of you.