1 Timothy 6:18

Conservative English Version

Instruct them to do as many good deeds as they can and to help everyone. Remind the rich to be generous and share what they have.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:16

and he was buried in the royal tombs in Jerusalem, because he had done so much good for the people of Israel, for God, and for the temple.

Psalm 112:9

They will always be remembered and greatly praised, because they were kind and freely gave to the poor.

Psalm 37:3

Trust the LORD and live right! The land will be yours, and you will be safe.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant your seeds early in the morning and keep working in the field until dark. Who knows? Your work might pay off, and your seeds might produce.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know the best thing we can do is to always enjoy life,

Isaiah 32:8

But helpful people can always be trusted to make helpful plans.

Isaiah 58:7

Share your food with everyone who is hungry; share your home with the poor and homeless. Give clothes to those in need; don't turn away your relatives.

Matthew 5:42

When people ask you for something, give it to them. When they want to borrow money, lend it to them.

Luke 12:21

"This is what happens to people who store up everything for themselves, but are poor in the sight of God."

Luke 3:11

John told them, "If you have two coats, give one to someone who doesn't have any. If you have food, share it with someone else."

Acts 10:38

God gave the Holy Spirit and power to Jesus from Nazareth. He was with Jesus, as he went around doing good and healing everyone who was under the power of the devil.

Acts 11:29

The followers in Antioch decided to send whatever help they could to the followers in Judea.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha. Her Greek name was Dorcas, which means "deer." She was always doing good things for people and had given much to the poor.

Romans 12:13

Take care of God's needy people and welcome strangers into your home.

Romans 12:8

If we can encourage others, we should encourage them. If we can give, we should be generous. If we are leaders, we should do our best. If we are good to others, we should do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 16:2

That is, each Sunday each of you must put aside part of what you have earned. If you do this, you won't have to take up a collection when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:12

It doesn't matter how much you have. What matters is how much you are willing to give from what you have.

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know that our Lord Jesus Christ was kind enough to give up all his riches and become poor, so that you could become rich.

Galatians 6:10

We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord.

Ephesians 4:28

If you are a thief, quit stealing. Be honest and work hard, so you will have something to give to people in need.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must also be well-known for doing all sorts of good things, such as raising children, giving food to strangers, welcoming God's people into her home, helping people in need, and always making herself useful.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself to rescue us from everything that is evil and to make our hearts pure. He wanted us to be his own people and to be eager to do right.

Titus 3:8

This message is certainly true. These teachings are useful and helpful for everyone. I want you to insist that the people follow them, so that all who have faith in God will be sure to do good deeds.

Hebrews 13:16

But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.

James 2:5

My dear friends, pay attention. God has given a lot of faith to the poor people in this world. He has also promised them a share in his kingdom that he will give to everyone who loves him.

1 Peter 3:11

Give up your evil ways and do right, as you find and follow the road that leads to peace.

1 John 3:17

If we have all we need and see one of our own people in need, we must have pity on that person, or else we cannot say we love God.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, don't copy the evil deeds of others! Follow the example of people who do kind deeds. They are God's children, but those who are always doing evil have never seen God.