Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Bible References

Opportunity

Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hands find to do, do with all your strength, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or wisdom in Sheol where you are going.
John 9:4
We must do the works of Him who sent Me while it is day. Night is coming when no one can work.
John 12:35
Jesus answered, “The light will be with you only a little longer. Walk while you have the light so that darkness doesn’t overtake you. The one who walks in darkness doesn’t know where he’s going.
Ephesians 5:16
making the most of the time, because the days are evil.
Philippians 4:10
I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it.
Colossians 4:5
Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

Do good

Psalm 37:3
Trust in the Lord and do what is good;
dwell in the land and live securely.
Ecclesiastes 3:12
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and enjoy the good life.
Matthew 5:43
“You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.
Mark 3:4
Then He said to them, “Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do what is good or to do what is evil, to save life or to kill?” But they were silent.
Luke 6:35
But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.
Titus 3:8
This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.
Hebrews 13:16
Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
3 John 1:11
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.

Especially

Matthew 10:25
It is enough for a disciple to become like his teacher and a slave like his master. If they called the head of the house ‘Beelzebul,’ how much more the members of his household!
Matthew 12:50
For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven, that person is My brother and sister and mother.”
Matthew 25:40
“And the King will answer them, ‘I assure you: Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
Ephesians 2:19
So then you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with the saints, and members of God’s household,
Ephesians 3:15
from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.
Hebrews 3:6
But Christ was faithful as a Son over His household. And we are that household if we hold on to the courage and the confidence of our hope.
Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints—and you continue to serve them.
1 John 3:13
Do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.
1 John 5:1
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Messiah has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of Him.
3 John 1:5
Dear friend, you are showing faithfulness by whatever you do for the brothers, especially when they are strangers.

General references

Deuteronomy 10:19
You also must love the foreigner, since you were foreigners in the land of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 15:3
You may collect something from a foreigner, but you must forgive whatever your brother owes you.
Matthew 9:19
So Jesus and His disciples got up and followed him.

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