Our people (ο ημετερο). "Our folks." The Cretan converts, not just Paul's friends.

Let learn (μανθανετωσαν). Present active imperative, keep on learning how.

To maintain (προιστασθα). See verse Titus 3:8.

For necessary uses (εις αναγκαιας χρειας). "For necessary wants." No idlers wanted. See 1. Thessalonians 4:12; 2. Thessalonians 3:10.

Unfruitful (ακαρπο). See 1. Corinthians 14:14; Ephesians 5:11.