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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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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.

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

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27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,[a]
    when it is in your power to do it.(A)

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  1. 3.27 Heb from its owners

27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
    when it is in your power to act.

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15 See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.(A)

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15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong,(A) but always strive to do what is good for each other(B) and for everyone else.

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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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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.

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40 And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’(A)

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40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’(A)

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Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers to you;(A) they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on in a manner worthy of God,(B) for they began their journey for the sake of Christ,[a] accepting no support from nonbelievers.[b](C) Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may become coworkers with the truth.

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  1. 7 Gk for the sake of the name
  2. 7 Gk the gentiles

Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers and sisters,[a](A) even though they are strangers to you.(B) They have told the church about your love. Please send them on their way(C) in a manner that honors(D) God. It was for the sake of the Name(E) that they went out, receiving no help from the pagans.(F) We ought therefore to show hospitality to such people so that we may work together for the truth.

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  1. 3 John 1:5 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.

10 For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the[a] love that you showed for his sake[b] in serving the saints, as you still do.(A)

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  1. 6.10 Other ancient authorities add labor of
  2. 6.10 Gk for his name

10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.(A)

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19 So then, you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God,(A)

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19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers,(A) but fellow citizens(B) with God’s people and also members of his household,(C)

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35 Jesus said to them, “The light is in you[a] for a little longer. Walk while you have the light, so that the darkness may not overtake you. If you walk in the darkness, you do not know where you are going.

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  1. 12.35 Other ancient authorities read with you

35 Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light(A) just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light,(B) before darkness overtakes you.(C) Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going.

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35 Instead, love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return.[a] Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.(A)

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  1. 6.35 Other ancient authorities read despairing of no one

35 But love your enemies, do good to them,(A) and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children(B) of the Most High,(C) because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

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We[a] must work the works of him who sent me[b] while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work.(A)

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  1. 9.4 Other ancient authorities read I
  2. 9.4 Other ancient authorities read us

As long as it is day,(A) we must do the works of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work.

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

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

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