Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing freely,
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;
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,
The Emphasized Bible
To be doing good, to be rich in noble works, to be, generous in giving, ready for fellowship, -
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 Command those [who are] rich in this present age not to be proud and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of riches, but in God, who provides us all [things] richly for enjoyment, 18 to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing freely, 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the future, in order that they may take hold of [what is] truly life.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 12:8
if [it is] one who exhorts, by exhortation; one who gives, with sincerity; one who leads, with diligence; one who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 12:13
contributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.
1 Timothy 5:10
being well-attested by good works, if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality, if she has washed the feet of the saints, if she has helped those who are oppressed, if she has devoted herself to every good work.
Hebrews 13:16
And do not neglect doing good and generosity, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
Luke 12:21
So [is] the one who stores up treasure for himself, and who is not rich toward God!"
Titus 3:8
The saying [is] trustworthy, and I want you to insist concerning these [things], so that those who have believed in God may be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.
Deuteronomy 15:7-11
If [there] is a poor [person] among you from [among] one of your brothers in one of your {towns} that Yahweh your God [is] giving to you, you shall not harden your heart, and you shall not shut your hand toward {your brother who is poor}.
2 Chronicles 24:16
And they buried him in the city of David with the kings, for he did good in Israel and with respect to God and his house.
Psalm 37:3
Trust Yahweh and do good. Abide [in the] land and feed on faithfulness.
Psalm 112:9
{He gives lavishly} to the needy; his righteousness endures forever. His horn rises high in honor.
Proverbs 11:24-25
There is one who gives yet {grows richer}, but he who withholds {what is right} only [finds] need.
Ecclesiastes 3:12
So I realized that there is {nothing better} for them than to {rejoice and enjoy themselves} during their lives.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Send out your bread on the water, for in many days you will find it.
Ecclesiastes 11:6
Sow your seed in the morning, and do not let your hands rest in the evening, for you do not know what will prosper-- whether this or that, or whether both of them alike will succeed.
Isaiah 32:8
But [the] nobleman plans noble things, and he stands upon noble things.
Isaiah 58:7
[Is it] not to break your bread for the hungry? You must bring {home} [the] poor, [the] homeless. When you see [the] naked, you must cover him, and you must not hide yourself from your {relatives}.
Luke 6:33-35
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what kind of credit is [that] to you? Even the sinners do the same!
Luke 14:12-14
And he also said to the one who had invited him, "When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or wealthy neighbors, lest they also invite you [in return], and repayment come to you.
Acts 2:44-45
And all who believed were in the same [place], and had everything in common.
Acts 4:34-37
For there was not even anyone needy among them, because all those who were owners of plots of land or houses were selling [them] [and] bringing the proceeds of the things that were sold
Acts 9:36
Now in Joppa there was a certain female disciple {named} Tabitha (which translated means "Dorcas"). She was full of good deeds and charitable giving which she was constantly doing.
Acts 10:38
Jesus of Nazareth--how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.
Acts 11:29
So from the disciples, {according to their ability to give}, each one of them determined to send [financial aid] for support to the brothers who lived in Judea,
1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first [day] of the week, each one of you {put aside} [something], saving up {to whatever extent he has prospered}, in order that whenever I come, at that time collections do not take place.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
Now we make known to you, brothers, the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia,
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that [although he] was rich, for your sake he became poor, in order that you, by his poverty, may become rich.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is present {according to what one has}, [it is] acceptable not {according to what one does not have}.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Now [the point is] this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
Galatians 6:10
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all [people], and especially to those who belong to the household of faith.
Philippians 4:18-19
But I have received everything [in full] and have an abundance; {I am well supplied} [because] I received from Epaphroditus {what you had sent}, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
Titus 2:14
who gave himself for us, in order that he might redeem us from all lawlessness and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good deeds.
James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers! Did not God choose the poor of the world [to be] rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?
1 Peter 3:11
And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
1 John 3:17
But whoever has the world's material possessions and observes his brother {in need} and shuts his heart against him, how does the love of God reside in him?
3 John 1:11
Dear friend, do not imitate [what is] evil, but [what is] good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.