1 Timothy 6:18

New International Version

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:16

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

Psalm 112:9

They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor.

Psalm 37:3

Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.

Isaiah 32:8

But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand.

Isaiah 58:7

Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

Matthew 5:42

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

Luke 12:21

“This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”

Luke 3:11

John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”

Acts 10:38

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.

Acts 11:29

The disciples, as each one was able, decided to provide help for the brothers and sisters living in Judea.

Acts 9:36

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor.

Romans 12:13

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Romans 12:8

if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Ephesians 4:28

Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.

1 Timothy 5:10

and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

Titus 3:8

This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

Hebrews 13:16

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?

1 Peter 3:11

They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it.

1 John 3:17

If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.