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

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General references

Matthew 5:42

Bible References

They do

"And, if ye do good to those who do good to you, what charm have you? even the sinners do the same.

how God anointed Him with the Holy Spirit and with power; Who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed by the Devil; because God was with Him.

So, then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, but especially to those of the household of the faith.

But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.

and let him turn away from evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and pursue it;

Beloved, do not imitate the evil, but the good. He that does good is of God; the evil-doer has not seen God.

Rich

noted for good works; if she nourished children, if she used hospitality, if she washed the saints' feet, if she relieved those in tribulation, if she diligently followed every good work.

So is he who is laying up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."

Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple, Tabitha by name, (which being translated means Dorcas): this woman was full of good works and alms which she was accustomed to do.

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

Faithful is the saying, and concerning these things I will that you affirm confidently, that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

Hearken, my beloved brethren, did not God choose the poor of the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he 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 will be great, and ye will be sons of the Most High; because He is kind to the unthankful and evil.

And He said to him also who had invited him, "When you make a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brethren, nor your kindred, nor your rich neighbors; lest they also invite you in return, and a recompense be made you;

And all who believed were together, and were holding all things common;

For neither was any one among them in want; for as many as were possessors of lands or houses, selling them, were bringing the prices of the things sold,

And the disciples, according as any one of them was being prospered, determined, each of them, to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judaea;

or he that exhorts, in his exhortation; he that imparts, let him do it with liberality; he that presides, with diligence; he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

On the first day of the sabbaths, let each one of you lay by him, treasuring it up, as he may prosper, that no collections be made, when I come.

And we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God which has been bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia;

But I say this: He that sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly; and he that sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully.

But I have all, and abound; I have been filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, an odor of sweet smell, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

But, of well-doing, and contributing, be not forgetful; for with such sacrifices God is well-pleased.

But whosoever possesses the goods of the world, and beholds his brother having need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God abide in him?

General references

Give to him asking you; and from him who wishes to borrow of you turn not away.