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 world’s goods and sees his brother in need, then closes his heart of compassion against him, how does God’s 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.

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, let’s 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.