Parallel Verses
Noyes New Testament
that they be rich in good works, liberal in imparting, willing to communicate,
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;
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 those who are rich in this world that they be not highminded, nor place their hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, 18 that they be rich in good works, liberal in imparting, willing to communicate, 19 laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the true life.
Phrases
Cross References
Romans 12:8
or he that exhorteth, to exhortation; he that giveth, let him do it with liberality; he that presideth over others, with diligence; he that doeth deeds of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 12:13
Relieve the wants of the holy; be given to hospitality.
1 Timothy 5:10
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.
Hebrews 13:16
But works of kindness and liberality forget not; for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Luke 12:21
So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards God.
Titus 3:8
True is the saying; and these things I desire that thou affirm earnestly, that they who have believed in God may be careful to practise good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
Luke 6:33-35
For if ye do good to those who do good to you, what thanks do ye deserve? even sinners do the same.
Luke 14:12-14
And he said also to him who invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, do not invite thy friends, nor thy brothers, nor thy kinsmen, nor rich neighbors; lest they too invite thee in return, and a recompense be made thee.
Acts 2:44-45
And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
Acts 4:34-37
For there was no one among them that was in want; for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
Acts 9:36
Now at Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which name being interpreted is the same as Dorcas, that is, Gazelle. This woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.
Acts 10:38
relating to Jesus of Nazareth, that God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power; who went about doing good, and healing all that were overpowered by the Devil; for God was with him.
Acts 11:29
And according as any one of the disciples was prospered, they determined every one of them to send relief to the brethren who dwelt in Judaea;
1 Corinthians 16:2
Every first day of the week let each of you lay by him something in store, according as he hath prospered; that the collections may not have to be made when I come.
2 Corinthians 8:1-2
Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been bestowed in the churches of Macedonia;
2 Corinthians 8:9
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if there be first the willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, not according to what he hath not.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
But this there is to say: He that soweth sparingly, shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully, shall reap also bountifully.
Galatians 6:10
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Philippians 4:18-19
But I have all, and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus what was sent from you, a sweet odor, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
Titus 2:14
who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a people to be his own, zealous in good works.
James 2:5
Hearken, my beloved brethren. Did not God choose the poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
1 Peter 3:11
let him turn away from evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and pursue it.
1 John 3:17
But whoever hath this worlds goods, and seeth his brother having need, and shutteth up his compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
3 John 1:11
Beloved, do not imitate that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God; he that doeth evil hath not seen God.