1 Timothy 6:18

Modern English Version

Command that they do good, that they be rich in good works, generous, willing to share,

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:16

So they buried him in the City of David with the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God and His house.

Psalm 112:9

He has given freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be exalted with honor.

Psalm 37:3

Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and shepherd faithfulness.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow your seed, and at evening do not let your hands rest; for you do not know which activity will find success, this or that, or whether both alike will be good.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know that there is nothing better for people than to be glad and do good in their life,

Isaiah 32:8

But the noble devises noble things, and by noble things he stands.

Isaiah 58:7

Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry and bring the poor who are outcasts into your house? When you see the naked, to cover him and not hide yourself from your own flesh?

Matthew 5:42

Give to him who asks you, and from him who would borrow from you do not turn away.

Luke 12:21

“So is he who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

Luke 3:11

John answered, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none. And he who has food, let him do likewise.”

Acts 10:38

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.

Acts 11:29

Then every disciple, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and almsgiving.

Romans 12:13

contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.

Romans 12:8

he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of the week let every one of you lay in store, as God has prospered him, so that no collections be made when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if there is a willing mind first, the gift is accepted according to what a man possesses and not according to what he does not possess.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that through His poverty you might be rich.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Ephesians 4:28

Let him who steals steal no more. Instead, let him labor, working with his hands things which are good, that he may have something to share with him who is in need.

1 Timothy 5:10

is well attested in good works, if she has brought up children, has lodged strangers, has washed the saints’ feet, has relieved the afflicted, and has diligently followed every good work.

Titus 2:14

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for Himself a special people, zealous of good works.

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you constantly to affirm, so that those who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to everyone.

Hebrews 13:16

But do not forget to do good and to share. For with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers. Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him?

1 Peter 3:11

Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.

1 John 3:17

Whoever has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, but closes his heart of compassion from him, how can the love of God remain in him?

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. Whoever does good is from God, but whoever does evil has not seen God.