Titus 3:12

Nicopolis. There were several cities of this name, one in Cilicia, one in Thrace, and one in Epirus. It is uncertain which one is meant here. To winter [π α ρ α χ ε ι μ α σ α ι]. Comp. Acts 27:12; Acts 28:11; 1 Corinthians 16:6. The noun paraceimasia wintering, Acts 27:12. Titus 3:1

2Ours [η μ ε τ ε ρ ο ι]. Our brethren in Crete.

For necessary uses [ε ι ς τ α ς α ν α γ κ α ι α ς χ ρ ε ι α ς]. The phrase N. T. o. With reference to whatever occasion may demand them.

Unfruitful [α κ α ρ π ο ι]. Only here in Pastorals. In Paul, 1 Corinthians 14:14; Eph. verse 11. Not only in supplying the needs, but in cultivating Christian graces in themselves by acts of Christian service.