1 Timothy 6:18

New English Translation

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:16

He was buried in the City of David with the kings, because he had accomplished good in Israel and for God and his temple.

Psalm 112:9

He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.

Psalm 37:3

Trust in the Lord and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Sow your seed in the morning, and do not stop working until the evening; for you do not know which activity will succeed – whether this one or that one, or whether both will prosper equally.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live,

Isaiah 32:8

An honorable man makes honorable plans; his honorable character gives him security.

Isaiah 58:7

I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don’t turn your back on your own flesh and blood!

Matthew 5:42

Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.

Luke 12:21

So it is with the one who stores up riches for himself, but is not rich toward God.”

Luke 3:11

John answered them, “The person who has two tunics must share with the person who has none, and the person who has food must do likewise.”

Acts 10:38

with respect to Jesus from Nazareth, that God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.

Acts 11:29

So the disciples, each in accordance with his financial ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.

Acts 9:36

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which in translation means Dorcas). She was continually doing good deeds and acts of charity.

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

Romans 12:8

if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside some income and save it to the extent that God has blessed you, so that a collection will not have to be made when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness is present, the gift itself is acceptable according to whatever one has, not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that although he was rich, he became poor for your sakes, so that you by his poverty could become rich.

Galatians 6:10

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

Ephesians 4:28

The one who steals must steal no longer; rather he must labor, doing good with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with the one who has need.

1 Timothy 5:10

and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress – as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

Hebrews 13:16

And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the 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

And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

1 John 3:17

But whoever has the world’s possessions and sees his fellow Christian in need and shuts off his compassion against him, how can the love of God reside in such a person?

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.