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

Matthew 5:42

Bible References

They do

And if you do good to them that do good to you, what thanks have you? for even sinners do the same.

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit, and with power; who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who are the household of the faith.

But forget not to do good, and to be liberal: for with such, sacrifices God is well pleased.

let him turn from evil and do good: let him seek peace, and pursue it.

Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: he that does evil has not seen God.

Rich

having a good reputation for good works; if she has borne children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the saints feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

So is he that lays up treasure for him self, and is not rich toward God.

Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name, when translated, is Dorcas. She was full of good works and deeds of charity which she did.

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

This saying is true, and in respect to these things, I will that you affirm strongly, in order that those who have believed in God may be careful to practice good works: these are the things that are honorable and profitable for men.

Hear, my be loved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him?

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But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind to the unthankful and the evil.

Then he said also to him that had invited him: "When you make a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brothers, nor your relatives, nor your rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return, and a recompense be made you.

And all that believed were together, and had all things in common;

Nor, indeed, was there any needy person among them; for as many as were owners of lands or houses, sold them, and brought the prices of what had been sold,

And every one of the disciples determined, as he had the means, to send relief to the brethren that dwelt in Judea;

or, if any exhorts, let him attend to exhortation; if any one gives, let him do it with sincerity; he that rules, with diligence: he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

On the first day of the week, let each of you lay by him, and treasure up as he has prospered, that there may be no collections when I come.

We make known to you, brethren, God's gracious gift, which has been given in the churches of Macedonia;

But remember this, that he who sows sparingly, shall also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully, shall also reap bountifully.

But I have all, and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus your gifts, a sweet odor, a sacrifice acceptable, well-pleasing to God.

But forget not to do good, and to be liberal: for with such, sacrifices God is well pleased.

Whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother have need, and shuts his heart against him, how dwells the love of God in him?

General references

Give to him that asks of you; and from him that would borrow of you, turn not away.