That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Treasury of Scripture they do. 2 Chronicles 24:16 And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward his house. Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shall you dwell in the land, and truly you shall be fed. Ecclesiastes 3:12 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. Luke 6:33-35 And if you do good to them which do good to you, what thank have you? for sinners also do even the same... Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good... Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith. Hebrews 13:16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 1 Peter 3:11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 3 John 1:11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that does good is of God: but he that does evil has not seen God. river. 1 Timothy 5:10 Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet... Luke 12:21 So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. Acts 9:36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas... Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that you affirm constantly... James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith... ready. Deuteronomy 15:7-11 If there be among you a poor man of one of your brothers within any of your gates in your land which the LORD your God gives you... Psalm 112:9 He has dispersed, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honor. Proverbs 11:24,25 There is that scatters, and yet increases; and there is that withholds more than is meet, but it tends to poverty... Ecclesiastes 11:1,2,6 Cast your bread on the waters: for you shall find it after many days... Isaiah 32:8 But the liberal devises liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand. Isaiah 58:7 Is it not to deal your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor that are cast out to your house? when you see the naked... Luke 6:35 But love you your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great... Luke 14:12-14 Then said he also to him that bade him, When you make a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brothers... Acts 2:44,45 And all that believed were together, and had all things common... Acts 4:34-37 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them... Acts 11:29 Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers which dwelled in Judaea: Romans 12:8,13 Or he that exhorts, on exhortation: he that gives, let him do it with simplicity; he that rules, with diligence; he that shows mercy... 1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God has prospered him... 2 Corinthians 8:1,2,9,12 Moreover, brothers, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia... 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 But this I say, He which sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully... Philippians 4:18,19 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odor of a sweet smell... Hebrews 13:16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 1 John 3:17 But whoever has this world's good, and sees his brother have need, and shuts up his bowels of compassion from him... willing to communicate. or, sociable.
Context A Charge to the Rich
17Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy; 18That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 19Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Douay-Rheims Bible
To do good, to be rich in good works, to give easily, to communicate to others,
Darby Bible Translation
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal in distributing, disposed to communicate of their substance,
King James Bible
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Young's Literal Translation
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be ready to impart, willing to communicate,
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