1 Timothy 6:18

New Century Version

Tell the rich people to do good, to be rich in doing good deeds, to be generous and ready to share.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:16

Jehoiada was buried in Jerusalem with the kings, because he had done much good in Judah for God and his Temple.

Psalm 112:9

They give freely to the poor. The things they do are right and will continue forever. They will be given great honor.

Psalm 37:3

Trust the Lord and do good. Live in the land and feed on truth.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant early in the morning, and work until evening, because you don’t know if this or that will succeed. They might both do well.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

So I realize that the best thing for them is to be happy and enjoy themselves as long as they live.

Isaiah 32:8

But a good leader plans to do good, and those good things make him a good leader.

Isaiah 58:7

Share your food with the hungry and bring poor, homeless people into your own homes. When you see someone who has no clothes, give him yours, and don’t refuse to help your own relatives.

Matthew 5:42

If a person asks you for something, give it to him. Don’t refuse to give to someone who wants to borrow from you.

Luke 12:21

“This is how it will be for those who store up things for themselves and are not rich toward God.”

Luke 3:11

John answered, “If you have two shirts, share with the person who does not have one. If you have food, share that also.”

Acts 10:38

You know about Jesus from Nazareth, that God gave him the Holy Spirit and power. You know how Jesus went everywhere doing good and healing those who were ruled by the devil, because God was with him.

Acts 11:29

The followers all decided to help the believers who lived in Judea, as much as each one could.

Acts 9:36

In the city of Joppa there was a follower named Tabitha (whose Greek name was Dorcas). She was always doing good deeds and kind acts.

Romans 12:13

Share with God’s people who need help. Bring strangers in need into your homes.

Romans 12:8

Whoever has the gift of encouraging others should encourage. Whoever has the gift of giving to others should give freely. Anyone who has the gift of being a leader should try hard when he leads. Whoever has the gift of showing mercy to others should do so with joy.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each one of you should put aside money as you have been blessed. Save it up so you will not have to collect money after I come.

2 Corinthians 8:12

If you want to give, your gift will be accepted. It will be judged by what you have, not by what you do not have.

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. You know that Christ was rich, but for you he became poor so that by his becoming poor you might become rich.

Galatians 6:10

When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.

Ephesians 4:28

Those who are stealing must stop stealing and start working. They should earn an honest living for themselves. Then they will have something to share with those who are poor.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God’s people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us so he might pay the price to free us from all evil and to make us pure people who belong only to him—people who are always wanting to do good deeds.

Titus 3:8

This teaching is true, and I want you to be sure the people understand these things. Then those who believe in God will be careful to use their lives for doing good. These things are good and will help everyone.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget to do good to others, and share with them, because such sacrifices please God.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! God chose the poor in the world to be rich with faith and to receive the kingdom God promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 3:11

He must stop doing evil and do good. He must look for peace and work for it.

1 John 3:17

Suppose someone has enough to live and sees a brother or sister in need, but does not help. Then God’s love is not living in that person.

3 John 1:11

My dear friend, do not follow what is bad; follow what is good. The one who does good belongs to God. But the one who does evil has never known God.