Add parallel Print Page Options

18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share,(A)

Read full chapter

18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,(A) and to be generous and willing to share.(B)

Read full chapter

16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

Read full chapter

16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others,(A) for with such sacrifices(B) God is pleased.

Read full chapter

the encourager, in encouragement; the giver, in sincerity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.(A)

Read full chapter

if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;(A) if it is giving, then give generously;(B) if it is to lead,[a] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Romans 12:8 Or to provide for others

Trust in the Lord and do good;
    live in the land and enjoy security.(A)

Read full chapter

Trust in the Lord and do good;
    dwell in the land(A) and enjoy safe pasture.(B)

Read full chapter

17 How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?(A)

Read full chapter

17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them,(A) how can the love of God be in that person?(B)

Read full chapter

The saying is sure.

I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.(A)

Read full chapter

This is a trustworthy saying.(A) And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good.(B) These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

Read full chapter

14 He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.(A)

Read full chapter

14 who gave himself for us(A) to redeem us from all wickedness(B) and to purify(C) for himself a people that are his very own,(D) eager to do what is good.(E)

Read full chapter

21 So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God.”(A)

Read full chapter

21 “This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”(A)

Read full chapter

18 I have been paid in full and have more than enough; I am fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.(A) 19 And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.(B)

Read full chapter

18 I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus(A) the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant(B) offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19 And my God will meet all your needs(C) according to the riches of his glory(D) in Christ Jesus.

Read full chapter

10 So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.(A)

Read full chapter

10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good(A) to all people, especially to those who belong to the family(B) of believers.

Read full chapter

For you know the generous act[a] of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.(A)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 8.9 Gk the grace or gift

For you know the grace(A) of our Lord Jesus Christ,(B) that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor,(C) so that you through his poverty might become rich.(D)

Read full chapter

13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.(A)

Read full chapter

13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need.(A) Practice hospitality.(B)

Read full chapter

Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?(A)

Read full chapter

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters:(A) Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world(B) to be rich in faith(C) and to inherit the kingdom(D) he promised those who love him?(E)

Read full chapter