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1 Timothy 6:18

WEB

18that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;

KJV

18That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

BSB

18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

FBV

18Tell them to do good, and to become rich in doing good things, ready to share what they have, and to be generous.

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Extra References

Hebrews 13:16

16But don’t forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.


1 John 3:17

17But whoever has the worlds goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does Gods love remain in him?


Romans 12:8

8or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.


Psalms 37:3

3Trust in the LORD, and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture.


Titus 2:14

14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.


Titus 3:8

8This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you insist confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;


Proverbs 11:24-25

24There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty. 25The liberal soul shall be made fat. He who waters shall be watered also himself.


Galatians 6:10

10So then, as we have opportunity, lets do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.


Luke 12:21

21So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”


Philippians 4:18-19

18But I have all things and abound. I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, a sweet-smelling fragrance, an acceptable and well-pleasing sacrifice to God. 19My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.