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.

Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

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

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

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

Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

Rich

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward 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 almsdeeds which she did.

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

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

Ready

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

He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

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

But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.

Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Then said he also to him that bade 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 bid thee again, and a recompence 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, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:

Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

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.

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

But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

General references

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

Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee.

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