‘Our people’ refers to Christians. Paul wanted all the Christians, not just Titus, to be generous. The Christians in Crete had to work hard and not be lazy (1:12). They would be able to provide for their own families. They would also be able to provide for other people. God is pleased when Christians do this (3 John 5:6). Selfish people produce nothing good. But generous people can help many other people.

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