Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
To be doing good, to be rich in noble works, to be, generous in giving, ready for fellowship, -
New American Standard Bible
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in
King James Version
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Holman Bible
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works,
International Standard Version
They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.
A Conservative Version
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
American Standard Version
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Amplified
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share [with others].
An Understandable Version
[Urge them] to do what is good, to be rich in [the practice of] good deeds, to be generous and willing to share [with others].
Anderson New Testament
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, liberal,
Bible in Basic English
And to do good, having wealth in good works, being quick to give, taking part with one another;
Common New Testament
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous and ready to share,
Daniel Mace New Testament
to be beneficent, to be rich in good works, to be liberal to the common fund,
Darby Translation
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal in distributing, disposed to communicate of their substance,
Godbey New Testament
that they do good, be rich in good works, be cheerful givers, ready communicators;
Goodspeed New Testament
Charge them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, open-handed and generous,
John Wesley New Testament
To do good, to be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate,
Julia Smith Translation
To do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, qualified for participation;
King James 2000
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to share;
Lexham Expanded Bible
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing freely,
Modern King James verseion
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to share, to be generous,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and that they do good and be rich in good works, and ready to give and to distribute,
Moffatt New Testament
tell them to be bountiful, rich in good works, open-handed and generous,
Montgomery New Testament
Charge them to practise benevolence, to be rich in good works, to be open-handed and generous,
NET Bible
Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.
New Heart English Bible
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Noyes New Testament
that they be rich in good works, liberal in imparting, willing to communicate,
Sawyer New Testament
to perform good works, to be rich in good works, to be liberal, benevolent,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
to do good, to be rich in generous actions, to take pleasure in liberality, ready to distribute;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Urge upon them to show kindness, to exhibit a wealth of good actions, to be open-handed and generous,
Webster
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Weymouth New Testament
They must be beneficent, rich in noble deeds, open-handed and liberal;
Williams New Testament
charge them to continue doing good and being rich in good deeds, open-handed and generous hearted,
World English Bible
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Worrell New Testament
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, free to impart, liberal;
Worsley New Testament
to be rich in good works, to be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Youngs Literal Translation
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be ready to impart, willing to communicate,
Themes
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Benevolence » The duty of » Paul's exhortation
Christianity » Characteristics of » 9 a service
Good » Works encouraged » Enriched life
Riches » They who possess, should » Be liberal in all things
Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » Paul's exhortation
Wealth » What the rich should do
religious Work » Good works encouraged » Enriched life
Works » Good » Servants should exhort to
Works, good » Ministers should » Exhort to
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 6:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instructions To The Rich
17 Upon them who are rich in the present age, lay thou charge - not to be high-minded, nor to have set their hope on, riches', uncertainty, - but on God, who offereth us all things richly for enjoying, 18 To be doing good, to be rich in noble works, to be, generous in giving, ready for fellowship, - 19 Treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 12:8
Or he that exhorteth, in his exhorting, he that imparteth, let it be with liberality, he that taketh a lead, with diligence, he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 12:13
With the needs of the saints, having fellowship, - hospitality, pursuing.
1 Timothy 5:10
In noble works, being well-attested; - if she hath nourished children, if she hath shewn hospitality, if, saints feet, she hath washed, if, them who were in tribulation, she hath succoured, if, in every good, work she hath followed on:
Hebrews 13:16
But, of the doing good and of fellowship, be not forgetful; for, with such sacrifices as these, is, God, well-pleased.
Luke 12:21
So, is he that is laying up treasure for himself, and is not rich, towards God.
Titus 3:8
Faithful, the saying! And, concerning these things, I am minded that thou be strongly affirming, in order that they who have believed God may be careful to be forward, in noble works. These things, are honourable, and profitable unto men;
Deuteronomy 15:7-11
When there cometh to be among you a needy person any one of thy brethren within any one of thy gates, in thy land, which Yahweh thy God is giving unto thee, thou shalt not harden thy heart nor shut thy hand from thy needy brother;
2 Chronicles 24:16
And they buried him in the city of David, with the kings, - because he had done good in Israel, both toward God and his house.
Psalm 37:3
Trust in Yahweh, and do good, Dwell in the land, and feed on fidelity;
Psalm 112:9
He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy, His righteousness, standeth for aye, His horn, shall be exalted in honour.
Proverbs 11:24-25
There is who scattereth, and increaseth yet more, and who withholdeth of what is due, only to come to want.
Ecclesiastes 3:12
I know that there is no blessedness in them, - save to be glad, and to do well with one's life.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Cast thy bread-corn, upon the face of the waters, - for, after many days, shalt thou find it:
Ecclesiastes 11:6
In the morning, sow thy seed, and, until evening, do not withhold thy hand, - for thou knowest not - whether shall thrive, either this or that, or whether, both alike, shall be fruitful.
Isaiah 32:8
But, a noble man, noble things, hath devised, - And, he, upon noble things, will stand,
Isaiah 58:7
Is it not to break unto the hungry, thy bread, And the thrust-out oppressed, that thou bring into a home, - When thou seest one naked, that thou cover him, And from thine own flesh, shalt not hide thyself?
Luke 6:33-35
For, if ye even do good unto them that do good unto you, what sort of thanks are there for you? Even sinners, the same, are doing.
Luke 14:12-14
Moreover he went on to say, unto him also who had invited him, - Whensoever thou mayest be making a dinner or a supper, do not call thy friends, or thy brothers, or thy kinsfolk, or rich neighbours, - lest once, they also, invite thee in return, and it become a recompense unto thee.
Acts 2:44-45
And, all who believed, with one accord, began to hold all things common;
Acts 4:34-37
For there was not so much as anyone, lacking, among them; for, as many as were possessors of lands or houses, selling them, were bringing the prices of the things that were being sold,
Acts 9:36
Now, in Joppa, there was a certain female disciple, by name Tabitha, which, being translated, means Dorcas a Gazelle . The same, was full of good works and alms which she was doing.
Acts 10:38
How God anointed him with Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all that were oppressed by the adversary, because, God, was with him.
Acts 11:29
And, according as any one of the disciples was being prospered, they each one of them set apart something for ministering, to send unto the brethren, who dwelt in Jerusalem; -
1 Corinthians 16:2
Upon the first of the week, let, each one of you, put, by itself, in store, as he may be prospering, - lest, as soon as I come, then, collections, should be in progress.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
Moreover we make known unto you, brethren, the favour of God which hath been given in the assemblies of Macedonia, -
2 Corinthians 8:9
For ye are taking knowledge of the favour of our Lord Jesus Christ, - how that, for your sakes, he became destitute - although he was, rich, in order that, ye, by his destitution, might be enriched.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For, if the forwardness is set forth, according to what one may have, he is well approved, not according to what one hath not.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
As to this, however, he that soweth sparingly, sparingly, also shall reap, and, he that soweth with blessings, with blessings, also shall reap:
Galatians 6:10
Hence, then, as we have opportunity, let us be working what is good, towards all, - but, especially, towards the family of the faith.
Philippians 4:18-19
But I have all things in full, and have more than enough, I am filled, having welcomed from Epaphroditus the things that came from you, - a fragrance of sweet smell, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing unto God.
Titus 2:14
Who gave himself up in our behalf, that he might redeem us from all manner of lawlessness, and purify for himself a people as his own treasure - zealous of noble works.
James 2:5
Hearken! my brethren beloved: - Hath not, God, chosen the destitute in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
1 Peter 3:11
Let him turn away from mischief, and do good, Let him seek peace, and pursue it;
1 John 3:17
But, whoso hath this world's goods, and beholdeth his brother having, need, and shutteth up his tender affections from him, how, is, the love of God, abiding in him?