1 Timothy 6:18

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1 Timothy 6:18

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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

They buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done well in Israel and to God and His house.

Trust in the Lord and do good;

Dwell in the land and

cultivate faithfulness.

I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good in one’s lifetime;

If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

You know of Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power,

and how He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.

So then,

while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

“He must turn away from evil and do good;
He must seek peace and pursue it.

Beloved, 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

having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.

So is the man who stores up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

Now in Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which translated in Greek is called Dorcas); this woman was abounding with deeds of kindness and charity which she continually did.

who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men.

Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?

Ready

“If there is a poor man with you, one of your brothers, in any of your towns in your land which the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart, nor close your hand from your poor brother;

He has given freely to the poor,

His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted in honor.

There is one who scatters, and yet increases all the more,
And there is one who withholds what is justly due, and yet it results only in want.

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

But the noble man devises noble plans;
And by noble plans he stands.

“Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry
And bring the homeless poor into the house;
When you see the naked, to cover him;
And not to hide yourself from your own flesh?

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men.

And He also went on to say to the one who had invited Him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, otherwise they may also invite you in return and that will be your repayment.

And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common;

For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houses would sell them and bring the proceeds of the sales

And in the proportion that any of the disciples had means, each of them determined to send a contribution for the relief of the brethren living in Judea.

or he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with

liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

On the first day of every week each one of you is to put aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.

Now, brethren, we wish to make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia,

Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.

But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I am amply supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent,

a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?

General references

“Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joy and a glad heart, for the abundance of all things;

Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back,

And tomorrow I will give it,”
When you have it with you.

Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.