Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works,
New American Standard Bible
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in
King James Version
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
International Standard Version
They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.
A Conservative Version
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
American Standard Version
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Amplified
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share [with others].
An Understandable Version
[Urge them] to do what is good, to be rich in [the practice of] good deeds, to be generous and willing to share [with others].
Anderson New Testament
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, liberal,
Bible in Basic English
And to do good, having wealth in good works, being quick to give, taking part with one another;
Common New Testament
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous and ready to share,
Daniel Mace New Testament
to be beneficent, to be rich in good works, to be liberal to the common fund,
Darby Translation
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal in distributing, disposed to communicate of their substance,
Godbey New Testament
that they do good, be rich in good works, be cheerful givers, ready communicators;
Goodspeed New Testament
Charge them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, open-handed and generous,
John Wesley New Testament
To do good, to be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate,
Julia Smith Translation
To do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, qualified for participation;
King James 2000
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to share;
Lexham Expanded Bible
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing freely,
Modern King James verseion
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to share, to be generous,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and that they do good and be rich in good works, and ready to give and to distribute,
Moffatt New Testament
tell them to be bountiful, rich in good works, open-handed and generous,
Montgomery New Testament
Charge them to practise benevolence, to be rich in good works, to be open-handed and generous,
NET Bible
Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.
New Heart English Bible
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Noyes New Testament
that they be rich in good works, liberal in imparting, willing to communicate,
Sawyer New Testament
to perform good works, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, benevolent,
The Emphasized Bible
To be doing good, to be rich in noble works, to be, generous in giving, ready for fellowship, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
to do good, to be rich in generous actions, to take pleasure in liberality, ready to distribute;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Urge upon them to show kindness, to exhibit a wealth of good actions, to be open-handed and generous,
Webster
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Weymouth New Testament
They must be beneficent, rich in noble deeds, open-handed and liberal;
Williams New Testament
charge them to continue doing good and being rich in good deeds, open-handed and generous hearted,
World English Bible
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Worrell New Testament
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, free to impart, liberal;
Worsley New Testament
to be rich in good works, to be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Youngs Literal Translation
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be ready to impart, willing to communicate,
Themes
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Benevolence » The duty of » Paul's exhortation
Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
Good » Works encouraged » Enriched life
Riches » They who possess, should » Be liberal in all things
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
Wealth » What the rich should do
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life
Works » Good » Servants should exhort to
Works, good » Ministers should » Exhort to
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 6:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instructions To The Rich
17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 12:8
giving, with generosity;
leading,
showing mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 12:13
Share with the saints in their needs;
1 Timothy 5:10
and is well known for good works
Hebrews 13:16
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Luke 12:21
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy.
Deuteronomy 15:7-11
“If there is a poor person among you, one of your brothers within any of your gates in the land the Lord your God is giving you, you must not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother.
2 Chronicles 24:16
He was buried in the city of David with the kings
Psalm 37:3
dwell in the land and live securely.
Psalm 112:9
his righteousness endures forever.
His horn will be exalted in honor.
Proverbs 11:24-25
yet gains more;
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor.
Ecclesiastes 3:12
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and enjoy the
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
for after many days you may find it.
Ecclesiastes 11:6
and at evening do not let your hand rest,
because you don’t know which will succeed,
whether one or the other,
or if both of them will be equally good.
Isaiah 32:8
he stands up for noble causes.
Isaiah 58:7
to bring the poor and homeless into your house,
to clothe the naked when you see him,
and not to ignore
Luke 6:33-35
Luke 14:12-14
He also said to the one who had invited Him,
Acts 2:44-45
Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.
Acts 4:34-37
For there was not a needy person among them, because all those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,
Acts 9:36
In Joppa
Acts 10:38
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.
Acts 11:29
So each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea.
1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of the week,
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though He was rich,
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Remember this:
Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work
Philippians 4:18-19
But I have received everything in full,
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us
James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world
1 Peter 3:11
and do what is good.
He must seek peace
1 John 3:17
If anyone has this world’s goods
3 John 1:11
Dear friend,