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

And they buried him in the city of David among the kings because he had done good in Israel, both toward God and toward his house.

Beth Wait in the LORD and do good; live in the land and uphold the truth.

I have learned that there is nothing better for them, but to rejoice and to do good in his life.

And if ye do good to those who do good to you, what grace shall ye have? for sinners also do even 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 of the devil, for God was with him.

Therefore as long as we have the opportunity, let us do good unto everyone, especially unto those who are of the household of faith.

Do not forget to do good and to fellowship; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

let him separate himself from evil and do good; let him seek peace and follow it.

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

Rich

having a good testimony of good works, if she has brought up well her children, if she has exercised hospitality, if she has washed the feet of the saints, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

So is he that lays up treasure for himself and is not rich in God.

Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas; this woman was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did.

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

The Word is faithful, and I desire that thou affirm this constantly, that those who have believed God might be careful to conduct themselves in good works. This is good and profitable unto men.

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Has not God chosen the poor of this world that they might be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those that love him?

Ready

If there should be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy towns in thy land which the LORD thy God gives thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother,

Pe He has dispersed; he has given to the poor; Tzaddi his righteousness endures for ever; Koph his horn shall be exalted in glory.

There are those who scatter, and more is added unto them; and there are those who withhold more than is just, but come to poverty.

Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days.

But the liberal devises liberal things; and by liberal things shall he rise.

Is it not to share thy bread with the hungry and that thou bring the poor that are cast out into thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou not hide thyself from thy brother?

But rather love ye your enemies and do good and lend, hoping for nothing again, and your reward shall be great; and ye shall be the sons of the Most High, for he is kind even unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Then said he also to him that invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen nor thy rich neighbours, lest they also invite thee again, and a recompense be made thee.

And all that believed were together and had all things common

Neither was there any among them that lacked, for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold

Then the disciples, each one according to what he had, determined to send relief unto the brethren who dwelt in Judea,

he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, let him do it in simplicity; he that presides, in earnest care; he that shows mercy, in cheerfulness.

Each first sabbath let each one of you set aside in store, as God has prospered him, that there be no collections when I come.

Likewise, brethren, we make known unto you the grace of God bestowed on the congregations of Macedonia,

But this I say, He who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly, and he who sows in blessings shall also reap blessings.

But I have all and abound; I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.

Do not forget to do good and to fellowship; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

But whosoever has this world's goods and sees his brother have need and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him, how does the charity of God abide in him?

General references

Because thou didst not serve the LORD thy God with joyfulness and with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;

Do not say unto thy neighbour, Go and come again and tomorrow I will give when thou hast it by thee.

Give to him that asks of thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.