When Jesus heard this, he told him, ‘You still lack one thing: Sell all you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’
Hebrews 13:16 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Do not forget or neglect to do kindness and good, to be generous and distribute and contribute to the needy [of the church as embodiment and proof of fellowship], for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. American Standard Version (1901) But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. Common English Bible Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have because God is pleased with these kinds of sacrifices. Catholic Public Domain Version But do not be willing to forget good works and fellowship. For God is deserving of such sacrifices. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And do not forget to do good, and to impart; for by such sacrifices God's favour is obtained. |
When Jesus heard this, he told him, ‘You still lack one thing: Sell all you have and distribute it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how he went about doing good and healing all who were under the tyranny of the devil, because God was with him.
In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was always doing good works and acts of charity.
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.
Let the one who is taught the word share all his good things with the teacher.
Let the thief no longer steal. Instead, he is to do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need.
But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided #– #a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.
See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing good.
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share,
I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective through knowing every good thing that is in us for the glory of Christ.
For God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you demonstrated for his name by serving the saints #– #and by continuing to serve them.
Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.