Parallel Verses

NET Bible

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.

New American Standard Bible

So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

King James Version

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Holman Bible

Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.

International Standard Version

So then, whenever we have the opportunity, let's practice doing good to everyone, especially to the family of faith.

A Conservative Version

So then as we have time, let us work what is good toward all men, and especially toward those belonging to a household of the faith.

American Standard Version

So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.

Amplified

So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers).

An Understandable Version

So then, we should do the right thing toward every person whenever we have the opportunity, and especially toward people who are part of God's family [i.e., those making up "the faith"].

Anderson New Testament

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who are the household of the faith.

Bible in Basic English

So then, as we have the chance, let us do good to all men, and specially to those who are of the family of the faith.

Common New Testament

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Daniel Mace New Testament

therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good offices to all men, especially to the family of believers.

Darby Translation

So then, as we have occasion, let us do good towards all, and specially towards those of the household of faith.

Godbey New Testament

Then therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Goodspeed New Testament

So then whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who belong to the family of the faith.

John Wesley New Testament

Therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men; but especially to them who are of the houshold of faith.

Julia Smith Translation

Wherefore then as we have time, let us work good to all, and chiefly to them of the household of faith.

King James 2000

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Lexham Expanded Bible

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all [people], and especially to those who belong to the household of faith.

Modern King James verseion

So then as we have time, let us work good toward all, especially toward those of the household of faith.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

While we have, therefore, time; let us do good unto all men, and specially, unto them which are of the household of faith.

Moffatt New Testament

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men and in particular to the household of the faith.

Montgomery New Testament

So then, as we have opportunity, let is do good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of faith.

New Heart English Bible

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

Noyes New Testament

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Sawyer New Testament

As we have opportunity, therefore, let us do good to all, but especially to the members of the family of the faith.

The Emphasized Bible

Hence, then, as we have opportunity, let us be working what is good, towards all, - but, especially, towards the family of the faith.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Well then, whilst we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, but especially unto those who are of the household of faith.

Twentieth Century New Testament

Therefore, I say, as the opportunity occurs, let us treat every one with kindness, and especially members of the Household of the Faith.

Webster

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith.

Weymouth New Testament

So then, as we have opportunity, let us labour for the good of all, and especially of those who belong to the household of the faith.

Williams New Testament

So then whenever we have an opportunity, let us practice doing good to everybody, but especially to the members of the family of faith.

World English Bible

So then, as we have opportunity, let's do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.

Worrell New Testament

So, then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, but especially to those of the household of the faith.

Worsley New Testament

And therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, but especially to those who are of the houshold of faith.

Youngs Literal Translation

therefore, then, as we have opportunity, may we work the good to all, and especially unto those of the household of the faith.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
As
ὡς 
Hos 
as, when, how, as it were, about,
Usage: 417

we have
ἔχω 
Echo 
have, be, need , , vr have
Usage: 479

οὖν 
Oun 
therefore, then, so, and, now, wherefore, but, not tr,
Usage: 417

καιρός 
Kairos 
Usage: 63

let us do
ἐργάζομαι 
Ergazomai 
Usage: 28

G18
ἀγαθός 
Agathos 
Usage: 70

πρός 
Pros 
πρός 
Pros 
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
Usage: 412
Usage: 412

all
πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

μάλιστα 
Malista 
Usage: 12


which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0

of the household
οἰκεῖος 
Oikeios 
of the household, of own house
Usage: 3

Context Readings

Do Good To All People

9 So we must not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith. 11 See what big letters I make as I write to you with my own hand!

Cross References

Ephesians 2:19

So then you are no longer foreigners and noncitizens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household,

John 12:35

Jesus replied, "The light is with you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is faithful as a son over God's house. We are of his house, if in fact we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope we take pride in.

Proverbs 3:27

Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

John 9:4

We must perform the deeds of the one who sent me as long as it is daytime. Night is coming when no one can work.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

Hebrews 13:16

And do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

Psalm 37:3

Trust in the Lord and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity!

Psalm 37:27

Turn away from evil! Do what is right! Then you will enjoy lasting security.

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live,

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.

Matthew 5:43

"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor' and 'hate your enemy.'

Matthew 10:25

It is enough for the disciple to become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house 'Beelzebul,' how much more will they defame the members of his household!

Matthew 12:50

For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."

Matthew 25:40

And the king will answer them, 'I tell you the truth, just as you did it for one of the least of these brothers or sisters of mine, you did it for me.'

Mark 3:4

Then he said to them, "Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath, or evil, to save a life or destroy it?" But they were silent.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.

Ephesians 3:15

from whom every family in heaven and on the earth is named.

Ephesians 5:16

taking advantage of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

Philippians 4:10

I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.)

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

1 Timothy 6:17-18

Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.

Titus 2:14

He gave himself for us to set us free from every kind of lawlessness and to purify for himself a people who are truly his, who are eager to do good.

Titus 3:8

This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love you have demonstrated for his name, in having served and continuing to serve the saints.

1 John 3:13-19

Therefore do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you.

1 John 5:1

Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been fathered by God, and everyone who loves the father loves the child fathered by him.

3 John 1:5-8

Dear friend, you demonstrate faithfulness by whatever you do for the brothers (even though they are strangers).

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does what is bad has not seen God.

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