1 Timothy 6:18 “Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous…”

1 Timothy 6:18

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

Geneva Bible 1599

That they doe good, and be riche in good woorkes, and readie to distribute, and comunicate,

Darby Translation

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal in distributing, disposed to communicate [of their substance],

Young's Literal Translation

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be ready to impart, willing to communicate,

Bible in Basic English

And to do good, having wealth in good works, being quick to give, taking part with one another;

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Cross references

“they do”

Hebrews 13:16 Psalm 37:3 Galatians 6:10 3 John 1:11 2 Chronicles 24:16 Ecclesiastes 3:12

Hebrews 13:16 · BSB

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

Psalm 37:3 · BSB

Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

Galatians 6:10 · BSB

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

3 John 1:11 · BSB

Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

2 Chronicles 24:16 · BSB

And Jehoiada was buried with the kings in the City of David, because he had done what was good in Israel for God and His temple.

Ecclesiastes 3:12 · BSB

I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live,

“river”

Luke 12:21 Titus 2:14 Titus 3:8 1 Timothy 5:10 Acts 9:36 James 2:5

Luke 12:21 · BSB

This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”

Titus 2:14 · BSB

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Titus 3:8 · BSB

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

1 Timothy 5:10 · BSB

and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

Acts 9:36 · BSB

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.

James 2:5 · BSB

Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?

“ready”

1 John 3:17 Romans 12:8 Romans 12:13 2 Corinthians 8:9 Psalm 112:9 Ecclesiastes 11:6

1 John 3:17 · BSB

If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

Romans 12:8 · BSB

if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Romans 12:13 · BSB

Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

2 Corinthians 8:9 · BSB

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

Psalm 112:9 · BSB

He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.

Ecclesiastes 11:6 · BSB

Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or if both will equally prosper.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

19treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

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