1 Timothy 6:18

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

Cross References (35)

  • Hebrews 13:16 (26)

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

  • 1 John 3:17 (10)

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

  • Psalms 37:3 (9)

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

  • Romans 12:8 (8)

    if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with d

  • Titus 3:8 (7)

    This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care

  • Titus 2:14 (7)

    He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zeal

  • Galatians 6:10 (7)

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

  • Proverbs 11:24–25 (7)

    One gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.

  • Luke 12:21 (7)

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

  • Romans 12:13 (6)

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

  • Philippians 4:18–19 (6)

    I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acce

  • 1 Timothy 5:10 (5)

    and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, impa

  • 2 Corinthians 8:9 (5)

    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

  • 2 Corinthians 8:12 (4)

    For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

  • Ecclesiastes 11:1–2 (4)

    Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.

  • 3 John 1:11 (4)

    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 s

  • 1 Corinthians 16:2 (4)

    On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come

  • 2 Corinthians 9:6–15 (4)

    Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

  • Isaiah 58:7 (4)

    Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when yo

  • Psalms 112:9 (4)

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

  • Ecclesiastes 11:6 (4)

    Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed, whether

  • 1 Peter 3:11 (3)

    He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.

  • Deuteronomy 15:7–11 (3)

    If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, the

  • Ecclesiastes 3:12 (3)

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

  • Isaiah 32:8 (3)

    But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes.

  • Luke 6:33–35 (3)

    If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:1–2 (3)

    Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

  • Luke 14:12–14 (3)

    Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brot

  • Acts 9:36 (3)

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

  • 2 Chronicles 24:16 (3)

    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

  • James 2:5 (3)

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

  • Acts 2:44–45 (3)

    All the believers were together and had everything in common.

  • Acts 10:38 (2)

    how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how Jesus went around doing good and healing

  • Acts 4:34–37 (2)

    There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the procee

  • Acts 11:29 (2)

    So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.