1 Timothy 6:18

New American Bible - revised edition

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share,

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:16

They buried him in the City of David with the kings, because of the good he had done in Israel, especially for God and his house. Joash’s Apostasy.

Psalm 112:9

Lavishly he gives to the poor; his righteousness shall endure forever; his horn shall be exalted in honor.

Psalm 37:3

Trust in the Lord and do good that you may dwell in the land and live secure.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow your seed, and at evening do not let your hand be idle: For you do not know which of the two will be successful, or whether both alike will turn out well. Poem on Youth and Old Age.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I recognized that there is nothing better than to rejoice and to do well during life.

Isaiah 32:8

But the noble plan noble deeds, and in noble deeds they persist.

Isaiah 58:7

Is it not sharing your bread with the hungry, bringing the afflicted and the homeless into your house; Clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own flesh?

Matthew 5:42

Give to the one who asks of you, and do not turn your back on one who wants to borrow. Love of Enemies.

Luke 12:21

Thus will it be for the one who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich in what matters to God.” Dependence on God.

Luke 3:11

He said to them in reply, “Whoever has two tunics should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.”

Acts 10:38

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

Acts 11:29

So the disciples determined that, according to ability, each should send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea.

Acts 9:36

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated means Dorcas). She was completely occupied with good deeds and almsgiving.

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality.

Romans 12:8

if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Mutual Love.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of the week each of you should set aside and save whatever he can afford, so that collections will not be going on when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have;

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the gracious act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake he became poor although he was rich, so that by his poverty you might become rich.

Galatians 6:10

So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith. Final Appeal.

Ephesians 4:28

The thief must no longer steal, but rather labor, doing honest work with his [own] hands, so that he may have something to share with one in need.

1 Timothy 5:10

with a reputation for good works, namely, that she has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the holy ones, helped those in distress, involved herself in every good work.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people as his own, eager to do what is good.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy. Advice to Titus. I want you to insist on these points, that those who have believed in God be careful to devote themselves to good works; these are excellent and beneficial to others.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers. Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

1 Peter 3:11

must turn from evil and do good, seek peace and follow after it.

1 John 3:17

If someone who has worldly means sees a brother in need and refuses him compassion, how can the love of God remain in him?

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. Whoever does what is good is of God; whoever does what is evil has never seen God.