Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to share, to be generous,
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 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 Charge the rich in this world that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, He offering to us richly all things to enjoy, 18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to share, to be generous, 19 laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 12:8
or he who exhorts, in the encouragement; or he who shares, in simplicity; or he who takes the lead, in diligence; or he who shows mercy, in cheerfulness.
Romans 12:13
distributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.
1 Timothy 5:10
well reported of for good works: if she brought up children, if she lodged strangers, if she washed the feet of saints, if she relieved the afflicted, if she followed after every good work.
Hebrews 13:16
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Luke 12:21
So is he who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.
Titus 3:8
Faithful is the Word, and as to these things, I desire that you strongly affirm that those believing God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
Deuteronomy 15:7-11
If there is among you a poor man of one of your brothers inside any of your gates in your land which Jehovah your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother.
2 Chronicles 24:16
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.
Psalm 37:3
Trust in Jehovah, and do good; you shall dwell in the land, and you shall be fed on truth.
Psalm 112:9
He has scattered abroad; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn shall be lifted up with honor.
Proverbs 11:24-25
There is one who scatters and yet increases; but one who withholds just due comes only to poverty.
Ecclesiastes 3:12
I know that there is no good in them, but to rejoice and to do good in his life.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.
Ecclesiastes 11:6
In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening do not withhold your hand; for you do not know what shall be blessed, either this or that, or whether they both shall be fruitful in the same way.
Isaiah 32:8
But the noble thinks noble things; and by noble things he shall stand.
Isaiah 58:7
Is it not to break your bread to the hungry, and that you should bring home the wandering poor? When will you see the naked and cover him; and you will not hide yourself from your own flesh?
Luke 6:33-35
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks do you have? For sinners also do the same.
Luke 14:12-14
And He also said to him who invited Him, When you make a dinner or a supper, do not call your friends or your brothers, or your kinsmen, or your rich neighbors; lest they also invite you again, and a recompense be made to you.
Acts 2:44-45
And all who believed were together and had all things common.
Acts 4:34-37
For neither was anyone needy among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Acts 9:36
And in Joppa was a certain disciple named Tabitha (which translated is called Dorcas). She was full of good works and kind deeds which she did.
Acts 10:38
how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and He went about doing good, and healing all those who were oppressed by the Devil, for God was with Him.
Acts 11:29
And the disciples, as any were prospered, determined each of them to send for ministry to those brothers who lived in Judea,
1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first of the sabbaths let each of you put by himself, storing up what ever he is prospered, so that there may be no collections when I come.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
And, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given among the churches of Macedonia;
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, in order that you might be made rich through His poverty.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is present, it is acceptable according to what one has, and not according to what one does not have.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
But I say this, He who sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully shall also reap bountifully.
Galatians 6:10
So then as we have time, let us work good toward all, especially toward those of the household of faith.
Philippians 4:18-19
But I have all, and abound. I have been filled, having received from Epaphroditus the things which you sent, an odor of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable and well-pleasing to God.
Titus 2:14
who gave Himself for us that He might redeem us from all iniquity and purify to Himself a special people, zealous of good works.
James 2:5
Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love Him?
1 Peter 3:11
Let him turn aside from evil and do good. Let him seek peace and pursue it.
1 John 3:17
But whoever has this world's goods and sees his brother having need, and shuts up his bowels from him, how does the love of God dwell in him?
3 John 1:11
Beloved, do not imitate the bad, but the good. He who does good is from God, but he who does evil has not seen God.