Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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 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.

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 Let us never tire of doing right, for at the proper season we shall reap our harvest, if we do not grow weary. 10 Therefore, I say, as the opportunity occurs, let us treat every one with kindness, and especially members of the Household of the Faith. 11 See in what large letters I am writing with my own hand.

Cross References

Ephesians 2:19

It follows, then, that you are no longer strangers and aliens, but are fellow-citizens with Christ's People and members of God's Household.

John 12:35

"Only a little while longer," answered Jesus, "will you have the Light among you. Travel on while you have the Light, so that darkness may not overtake you; he who travels in the darkness does not know where he is going.

Hebrews 3:6

the faithfulness of Christ was that of a Son set over the House of God. And we are his House--if only we retain, unshaken to the end, the courage and confidence inspired by our hope.

John 9:4

We must do the work of him who sent me, while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.

Hebrews 13:16

Never forget to do kindly acts and to share what you have with others, for such sacrifices are acceptable to God.

Matthew 5:43

You have heard that it was said--'Thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thy enemy.'

Matthew 10:25

It is enough for a scholar to be treated like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Baal-zebub, how much more the members of his household!

Matthew 12:50

For any one who does the will of my Father who is in Heaven is my brother and sister and mother."

Matthew 25:40

And the King will reply 'I tell you, as often as you did it to one of these my Brothers, however lowly, you did it to me.'

Mark 3:4

And to the people he said: "Is it allowable to do good on the Sabbath--or harm? to save a life, or destroy it?"

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and show them kindness, and lend to them, never despairing. Then your reward shall be great, and you shall be Sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the thankless and the bad.

Ephesians 3:15

From whom all 'fatherhood' in Heaven and on earth derives its name--

Ephesians 5:16

Making the most of every opportunity; for these are evil days.

Philippians 4:10

It was a matter of great joy to me, as one in union with the Lord, that at length your interest in me had revived. The interest indeed you had, but not the opportunity.

Colossians 4:5

Show tact in your behavior to the outside world, making the most of every opportunity.

1 Timothy 6:17-18

Urge upon those who are wealthy in this life not to pride themselves, or fix their hopes, on so uncertain a thing as wealth, but on God, who gives us a wealth of enjoyment on every side.

Titus 2:14

For he gave himself on our behalf, to deliver us from all wickedness, and to purify for himself a People who should be peculiarly his own and eager to do good.

Titus 3:8

How true that saying is! And it is on these subjects that I desire you to lay especial stress, so that those who have learned to trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing good. Such subjects are excellent in themselves, and of real use to mankind.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust; he will not forget the work that you did, and the love that you showed for his Name, in sending help to your fellow Christians--as you are still doing.

1 John 3:13-19

Do not wonder, Brothers, if the world hates you.

1 John 5:1

Every one who believes that Jesus is the Christ has received the new Life from God; and every one who loves him who gave that Life loves him who has received it.

3 John 1:5-8

Dear friend, whatever you do for our Brothers is done in a Christian spirit--even when they are strangers to you.

3 John 1:11

Dear friend, take what is good for your example, not what is bad. The man who does what is good is from God; the man who does what is bad has never seen God.

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