Galatians 6:10 “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and esp…”

Galatians 6:10

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

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.

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

While we haue therefore time, let vs doe good vnto all men, but specially vnto them, which are of the housholde of faith.

Darby Translation

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

Young's 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.

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.

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Cross references

“opportunity”

John 12:35 John 9:4 Philippians 4:10 Colossians 4:5 Titus 2:14 Ephesians 5:16

John 12:35 · BSB

Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.

John 9:4 · BSB

While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.

Philippians 4:10 · BSB

Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.

Colossians 4:5 · BSB

Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

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.

Ephesians 5:16 · BSB

redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

“do good”

Hebrews 13:16 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Titus 3:8 Luke 6:35 Psalm 37:3 3 John 1:11

Hebrews 13:16 · BSB

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

1 Thessalonians 5:15 · BSB

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

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.

Luke 6:35 · BSB

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Psalm 37:3 · BSB

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

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.

“especially”

Matthew 25:40 Hebrews 6:10 3 John 1:5–8 Ephesians 2:19 Matthew 12:50 1 John 3:13–19

Matthew 25:40 · BSB

And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’

Hebrews 6:10 · BSB

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

3 John 1:5–8 · BSB

Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.

Ephesians 2:19 · BSB

Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,

Matthew 12:50 · BSB

For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”

1 John 3:13–19 · BSB

So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.

Also

Proverbs 3:27

Proverbs 3:27 · BSB

Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act.

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

In context

9Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

11See what large letters I am using to write to you with my own hand!

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