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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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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Proverbs 3:27
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- 3.27 Heb from its owners
1 Thessalonians 5:15
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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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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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Matthew 25:40
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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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3 John 5-8
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5 Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brothers and sisters, even though they are strangers to you;(A) 6 they have testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on in a manner worthy of God,(B) 7 for they began their journey for the sake of Christ,[a] accepting no support from nonbelievers.[b](C) 8 Therefore we ought to support such people, so that we may become coworkers with the truth.
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Hebrews 6:10
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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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Ephesians 2:19
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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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John 12:35
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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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- 12.35 Other ancient authorities read with you
Luke 6:35
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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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- 6.35 Other ancient authorities read despairing of no one
John 9:4
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4 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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Psalm 37:3
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3 Trust in the Lord and do good;
live in the land and enjoy security.(A)
1 Timothy 6:17-18
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17 As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches but rather on God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.(A) 18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share,(B)
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1 John 3:13-19
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13 Do not be astonished, brothers and sisters, that the world hates you.(A) 14 We know that we have passed from death to life because we love the brothers and sisters. Whoever does not love abides in death.(B) 15 All who hate a brother or sister are murderers, and you know that murderers do not have eternal life abiding in them.(C) 16 We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers and sisters.(D) 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?(E)
18 Little children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.(F) 19 And by this we will know that we are from the truth and will reassure our hearts before him(G)
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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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Philippians 4:10
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Acknowledgment of the Philippians’ Gift
10 I rejoice[a] in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me but had no opportunity to show it.[b](A)
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Matthew 12:50
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50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”(A)
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Colossians 4:5
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5 Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.[a](A)
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3 John 11
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11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but imitate what is good. Whoever does good is from God; whoever does evil has not seen God.(A)
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Ephesians 5:16
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16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil.(A)
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1 John 5:1
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Faith Conquers the World
5 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ[a] has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child.(A)
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- 5.1 Or the Messiah
Psalm 37:27
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27 Depart from evil, and do good;
so you shall abide forever.(A)
Hebrews 3:6
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6 Christ, however, was faithful over God’s[a] house as a son, and we are his house if we hold firm[b] the boldness and the pride inspired by hope.(A)
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Mark 3:4
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4 Then he said to them, “Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save life or to kill?” But they were silent.
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