1 Timothy 6:18

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1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,

Romans 12:8

if exhorting, in exhortation;
giving, with generosity;
leading, with diligence;
showing mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 12:13

Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality.

1 Timothy 5:10

and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

Luke 12:21

“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

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.

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 because he had done what was good in Israel with respect to God and His temple.

Psalm 37:3

Trust in the Lord and do what is good;
dwell in the land and live securely.

Psalm 112:9

He distributes freely to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.
His horn will be exalted in honor.

Proverbs 11:24-25

One person gives freely,
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 good life.

Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Send your bread on the surface of the waters,
for after many days you may find it.

Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow your seed,
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

But a noble person plans noble things;
he stands up for noble causes.

Isaiah 58:7

Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,
to bring the poor and homeless into your house,
to clothe the naked when you see him,
and not to ignore your own flesh and blood?

Luke 6:33-35

If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

He also said to the one who had invited Him, “When you give a lunch or a dinner, don’t invite your friends, your brothers, your relatives, or your rich neighbors, because they might invite you back, and you would be repaid.

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 there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. She was always doing good works and acts of charity.

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, each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he prospers, so that no collections will need to be made when I come.

2 Corinthians 8:1-2

We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches of Macedonia:

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though He was rich, for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become 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: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.

Philippians 4:18-19

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.

Titus 2:14

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a people for His own possession, eager to do good works.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that He has promised to those who love Him?

1 Peter 3:11

and he must turn away from evil
and do what is good.
He must seek peace and pursue it,

1 John 3:17

If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need—how can God’s love reside in him?

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.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

1 Timothy 6:18

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

They do

Rich

Ready

General references

Deuteronomy 28:47

Proverbs 3:28

Matthew 5:42

Bible References

They do

He was buried in the city of David with the kings because he had done what was good in Israel with respect to God and His temple.

Trust in the Lord and do what is good;
dwell in the land and live securely.

I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and enjoy the good life.

If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

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.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.

Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

and he must turn away

from evil

and do what is good.
He must seek peace

and pursue it,

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.

Rich

and is well known for good works—that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. She was always doing good works and acts of charity.

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a people for His own possession, eager to do good works.

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.

Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that He has promised to those who love Him?

Ready

“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.

He distributes freely to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever.
His horn will be exalted in honor.

One person gives freely,
yet gains more;
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor.

Send your bread on the surface of the waters,
for after many days you may find it.

But a noble person plans noble things;
he stands up for noble causes.

Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,
to bring the poor and homeless into your house,
to clothe the naked when you see him,
and not to ignore your own flesh and blood?

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.

Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.

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,

So each of the disciples, according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea.

if exhorting, in exhortation;
giving, with generosity;
leading, with diligence;
showing mercy, with cheerfulness.

On the first day of the week,

each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he prospers, so that no collections will need to be made when I come.

We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches of Macedonia:

Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.

Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need—how can God’s love reside in him?

General references

Because you didn’t serve the Lord your God with joy and a cheerful heart, even though you had an abundance of everything,

Don’t say to your neighbor, “Go away! Come back later.
I’ll give it tomorrow”—when it is there with you.

Give to the one who asks you, and don’t turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.