1 Timothy 6:18

New International Reader's Version

Command the rich to do what is good. Tell them to be rich in doing good things. They must give freely. They must be willing to share.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:16

He was buried with the kings in the City of David. That’s because he had done so many good things in Israel for God and his temple.

Psalm 112:9

They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue forever. They will be powerful and honored.

Psalm 37:3

Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live in the land and enjoy its food.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning plant your seeds. In the evening keep your hands busy. You don’t know what will succeed. It may be one or the other. Or both might do equally well.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

People should be happy and do good while they live. I know there’s nothing better for them to do than that.

Isaiah 32:8

But those who are noble make noble plans. And by doing noble things they succeed.

Isaiah 58:7

Share your food with hungry people. Provide homeless people with a place to stay. Give naked people clothes to wear. Provide for the needs of your own family.

Matthew 5:42

Give to the one who asks you for something. Don’t turn away from the one who wants to borrow something from you.

Luke 12:21

“That is how it will be for whoever stores things away for themselves but is not rich in the sight of God.”

Luke 3:11

John answered, “Anyone who has extra clothes should share with the one who has none. And anyone who has extra food should do the same.”

Acts 10:38

You know how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Jesus went around doing good. He healed all who were under the devil’s power. God was with him.

Acts 11:29

The believers decided to provide help for the brothers and sisters living in Judea. All of them helped as much as they could.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a believer named Tabitha. Her name in the Greek language is Dorcas. She was always doing good and helping poor people.

Romans 12:13

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.

Romans 12:8

Is it encouraging others? Then encourage them. Is it giving to others? Then give freely. Is it being a leader? Then work hard at it. Is it showing mercy? Then do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each of you should put some money away. The amount should be in keeping with how much money you make. Save the money so that you won’t have to take up an offering when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:12

Do you really want to give? Then the gift is measured by what someone has. It is not measured by what they don’t have.

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know the grace shown by our Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was rich, he became poor to help you. Because he became poor, you can become rich.

Galatians 6:10

So when we can do good to everyone, let us do it. Let’s try even harder to do good to the family of believers.

Ephesians 4:28

Anyone who has been stealing must never steal again. Instead, they must work. They must do something useful with their own hands. Then they will have something to give to people in need.

1 Timothy 5:10

She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.

Titus 3:8

You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t forget to do good. Don’t forget to share with others. God is pleased with those kinds of offerings.

James 2:5

My dear brothers and sisters, listen to me. Hasn’t God chosen those who are poor in the world’s eyes to be rich in faith? Hasn’t he chosen them to receive the kingdom? Hasn’t he promised it to those who love him?

1 Peter 3:11

They must turn away from evil and do good. They must look for peace and go after it.

1 John 3:17

Suppose someone sees a brother or sister in need and is able to help them. And suppose that person doesn’t take pity on these needy people. Then how can the love of God be in that person?

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, don’t be like those who do evil. Be like those who do good. Anyone who does what is good belongs to God. Anyone who does what is evil hasn’t really seen or known God.