1 Timothy 6:18

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

They are to do good, to be rich in good deeds, liberal and generous,

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:16

And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, and toward God and his house.

Psalm 112:9

He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn is exalted in honor.

Psalm 37:3

Trust in the Lord, and do good; so you will dwell in the land, and enjoy security.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow your seed, and at evening withhold not your hand; for you do not know which will prosper, this or that, or whether both alike will be good.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know that there is nothing better for them than to be happy and enjoy themselves as long as they live;

Isaiah 32:8

But he who is noble devises noble things, and by noble things he stands.

Isaiah 58:7

Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, and not to hide yourself from your own flesh?

Matthew 5:42

Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you.

Luke 12:21

So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

Luke 3:11

And he answered them, “He who has two coats, let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise.”

Acts 10:38

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

Acts 11:29

And the disciples determined, every one according to his ability, to send relief to the brethren who lived in Judea;

Acts 9:36

Now there was at Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.

Romans 12:13

Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.

Romans 12:8

he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who contributes, in liberality; he who gives aid, with zeal; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Corinthians 16:2

On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that contributions need not be made when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a man has, not according to what he has not.

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 by his poverty you might become rich.

Galatians 6:10

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Ephesians 4:28

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his hands, so that he may be able to give to those in need.

1 Timothy 5:10

and she must be well attested for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

Titus 2:14

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity and to purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

Titus 3:8

The saying is sure. I desire you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to apply themselves to good deeds; these are excellent and profitable to men.

Hebrews 13:16

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brethren. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?

1 Peter 3:11

let him turn away from evil and do right; let him seek peace and pursue it.

1 John 3:17

But if any one has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him?

3 John 1:11

Beloved, do not imitate evil but imitate good. He who does good is of God; he who does evil has not seen God.