Ecclesiastes 3:12

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Summary

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

But

General references

1 Timothy 6:8

Bible References

But

Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?

Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

And it shall come to pass, that as the LORD rejoiced over you to do you good, and to multiply you; so the LORD will rejoice over you to destroy you, and to bring you to nought; and ye shall be plucked from off the land whither thou goest to possess it.

Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.

But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.

I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

General references

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.