1 Timothy 6:18
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18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share,(A)
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Hebrews 13:16
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16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
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1 John 3:17
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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)
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Romans 12:8
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8 the encourager, in encouragement; the giver, in sincerity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.(A)
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Psalm 37:3
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3 Trust in the Lord and do good;
live in the land and enjoy security.(A)
Titus 3:8
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8 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)
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Titus 2:14
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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)
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Luke 12:21
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21 So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich toward God.”(A)
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Philippians 4:18-19
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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)
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Galatians 6:10
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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)
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Romans 12:13
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13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers.(A)
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1 Timothy 5:10
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10 she must be well attested for her good works, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.(A)
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2 Corinthians 8:9
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9 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)
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- 8.9 Gk the grace or gift
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