Command the rich to do what is good. Tell them to be rich in doing good things. They must give freely. They must be willing to share.

又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意供给人，

又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意分享，

又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意分享，

你要劝他们多多行善、慷慨施舍、乐意助人。

又要嘱咐他们行善，在善事上富足，慷慨好施。

你要吩咐他们常行美善，在美好行为上富足，慷慨施舍，乐意分享；

又要囑咐他們行善，在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意供給人，

又要囑咐他們行善，在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意分享，

又要囑咐他們行善，在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意分享，

你要勸他們多多行善、慷慨施捨、樂意助人。

又要囑咐他們行善，在善事上富足，慷慨好施。

囑咐他們要行善，要在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意同人分享，

你要吩咐他們常行美善，在美好行為上富足，慷慨施捨，樂意分享；

又諭之為善、富於善行、喜於施濟、樂與眾共、

故命富者為善、累積美事、喜以賙濟、

故命富者為善、積累美事、喜於施舍、樂於濟眾、

亦欲吾人努力為善、富於美德、慷慨為懷、博施濟眾而已矣。

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,

Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.

Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share,

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,

Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;

Don’t forget to do good. Don’t forget to share with others. God is pleased with those kinds of offerings.

Is it encouraging others? Then encourage them. Is it giving to others? Then give freely. Is it being a leader? Then work hard at it. Is it showing mercy? Then do it cheerfully.

“ That is how it will be for whoever stores things away for themselves but is not rich in the sight of God.”

He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.

You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.

You know the grace shown by our Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was rich, he became poor to help you. Because he became poor, you can become rich.

Suppose someone sees a brother or sister in need and is able to help them. And suppose that person doesn’t take pity on these needy people. Then how can the love of God be in that person?

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.

I have received my full pay and have more than enough. I have everything I need. That’s because Epaphroditus brought me the gifts you sent. They are a sweet- smelling offering. They are a gift that God accepts. He is pleased with it.My God will meet all your needs. He will meet them in keeping with his wonderful riches. These riches come to you because you belong to Christ Jesus.

My dear brothers and sisters, listen to me. Hasn’t God chosen those who are poor in the world’s eyes to be rich in faith? Hasn’t he chosen them to receive the kingdom? Hasn’t he promised it to those who love him?

Do you really want to give? Then the gift is measured by what someone has. It is not measured by what they don’t have.

She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.

So when we can do good to everyone, let us do it. Let’s try even harder to do good to the family of believers.

All the believers were together. They shared everything they had.They sold property and other things they owned. They gave to anyone who needed something.

Here is something to remember. The one who plants only a little will gather only a little. And the one who plants a lot will gather a lot.Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give. You shouldn’t give if you don’t want to. You shouldn’t give because you are forced to. God loves a cheerful giver.And God is able to shower all kinds of blessings on you. So in all things and at all times you will have everything you need. You will do more and more good works.It is written,“ They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue forever.”( Psalm 112:9)God supplies seed for the person who plants. He supplies bread for food. God will also supply and increase the amount of your seed. He will increase the results of your good works.You will be made rich in every way. Then you can always give freely. We will take your many gifts to the people who need them. And they will give thanks to God.Your gifts meet the needs of the Lord’s people. And that’s not all. Your gifts also cause many people to thank God.You have shown yourselves to be worthy by what you have given. So other people will praise God because you obey him. That proves that you really believe the good news about Christ. They will also praise God because you share freely with them and with everyone else.Their hearts will be filled with love for you when they pray for you. God has given you grace that is better than anything.Let us give thanks to God for his gift. It is so great that no one can tell how wonderful it really is!

Brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given to the churches in Macedonia.They have suffered a great deal. But in their suffering, their joy was more than full. Even though they were very poor, they gave very freely.

On the first day of every week, each of you should put some money away. The amount should be in keeping with how much money you make. Save the money so that you won’t have to take up an offering when I come.

In Joppa there was a believer named Tabitha. Her name in the Greek language is Dorcas. She was always doing good and helping poor people.

Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live in the land and enjoy its food.

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They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it. (niv)

Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return.Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. (niv)

They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor. (niv)

Then Jesus said to his host,“ When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or sisters, your relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid.But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind,and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” (niv)

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. (niv)

And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. (niv)

The disciples, as each one was able, decided to provide help for the brothers and sisters living in Judea. (niv)

Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? (niv)

If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites in any of the towns of the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them.Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need.Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought:“ The seventh year, the year for canceling debts, is near,” so that you do not show ill will toward the needy among your fellow Israelites and give them nothing. They may then appeal to the Lord against you, and you will be found guilty of sin.Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land. (niv)

how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. (niv)

I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. (niv)

But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand. (niv)

Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well. (niv)

that there were no needy persons among them. For from time to time those who owned land or houses sold them, brought the money from the salesand put it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to anyone who had need.Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas( which means“ son of encouragement”),sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. (niv)

He was buried with the kings in the City of David, because of the good he had done in Israel for God and his temple. (niv)