1 Timothy 6:18 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.

6:18 NLT

逐节对照

New Living Translation - 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.
新标点和合本 - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意供给（或作“体贴”）人，
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意分享，
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意分享，
当代译本 - 你要劝他们行善，广积善行，慷慨施舍，乐意助人。
圣经新译本 - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在善事上富足，慷慨好施。
中文标准译本 - 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；
现代标点和合本 - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意供给人，
和合本（拼音版） - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意供给人，
New International Version - Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
New International Reader's Version - 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.
English Standard Version - They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
Christian Standard Bible - Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share,
New American Standard Bible - Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
New King James Version - Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,
Amplified Bible - Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share [with others].
American Standard Version - that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
King James Version - That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
New English Translation - Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.
World English Bible - that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;
新標點和合本 - 又要囑咐他們行善，在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意供給（或譯：體貼）人，
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 又要囑咐他們行善，在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意分享，
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 又要囑咐他們行善，在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意分享，
當代譯本 - 你要勸他們行善，廣積善行，慷慨施捨，樂意助人。
聖經新譯本 - 又要囑咐他們行善，在善事上富足，慷慨好施。
呂振中譯本 - 囑咐他們要行善，要在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意同人分享，
中文標準譯本 - 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；
現代標點和合本 - 又要囑咐他們行善，在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意供給人，
文理和合譯本 - 又諭之為善、富於善行、喜於施濟、樂與眾共、
文理委辦譯本 - 故命富者為善、累積美事、喜以賙濟、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 故命富者為善、積累美事、喜於施舍、樂於濟眾、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 亦欲吾人努力為善、富於美德、慷慨為懷、博施濟眾而已矣。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Mándales que hagan el bien, que sean ricos en buenas obras, y generosos, dispuestos a compartir lo que tienen.
현대인의 성경 - 그리고 그들에게 선을 행하고 선한 일에 부요하며 나눠 주기를 좋아하고 남의 어려움을 깊이 동정하는 사람이 되라고 가르치시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Требуй от них делать добро и обогащаться добрыми делами, быть щедрыми и охотно делиться с другими своим богатством.
Восточный перевод - Требуй от них делать добро и обогащаться добрыми делами, быть щедрыми и охотно делиться с другими своим богатством.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Требуй от них делать добро и обогащаться добрыми делами, быть щедрыми и охотно делиться с другими своим богатством.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Требуй от них делать добро и обогащаться добрыми делами, быть щедрыми и охотно делиться с другими своим богатством.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Recommande-leur de faire le bien, d’être riches en œuvres bonnes, d’être généreux et de partager avec les autres.
リビングバイブル - また、自分の持ち物はすべて神からいただいた物だとわきまえ、困っている人には喜んで分け与えるように教えなさい。そうすれば、神の前でたくさんの善をほどこす者となり、
Nestle Aland 28 - ἀγαθοεργεῖν, πλουτεῖν ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς, εὐμεταδότους εἶναι, κοινωνικούς,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀγαθοεργεῖν, πλουτεῖν ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς, εὐμεταδότους εἶναι, κοινωνικούς,
Nova Versão Internacional - Ordene-lhes que pratiquem o bem, sejam ricos em boas obras, generosos e prontos a repartir.
Hoffnung für alle - Sie sollen Gutes tun und gern von ihrem Reichtum abgeben, um anderen zu helfen. So werden sie wirklich reich sein
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Hãy khuyên họ làm điều lành, chuyên lo việc từ thiện, mở lòng rộng rãi và sẵn sàng cứu trợ,
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - จงกำชับเขาเหล่านั้นให้ทำดี ร่ำรวยในการทำความดี เอื้อเฟื้อเผื่อแผ่ เต็มใจแบ่งปัน
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - จงกำชับให้พวกเขาทำดี ให้พรั่งพร้อมด้วยการกระทำความดี เอื้อเฟื้อเผื่อแผ่ และพร้อมเสมอที่จะแบ่งปัน

交叉引用

Luke 14:12 - Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” he said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward.
Luke 14:13 - Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
Luke 14:14 - Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.”
1 Peter 3:11 - Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
Acts of the Apostles 4:34 - There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them
Acts of the Apostles 4:35 - and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.
Acts of the Apostles 4:36 - For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus.
Acts of the Apostles 4:37 - He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles.
Luke 6:33 - And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!
Luke 6:34 - And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, why should you get credit? Even sinners will lend to other sinners for a full return.
Luke 6:35 - “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.
Ecclesiastes 11:6 - Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both.
Proverbs 11:24 - Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything.
Proverbs 11:25 - The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
Isaiah 58:7 - Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.
Ecclesiastes 3:12 - So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can.
Ecclesiastes 11:1 - Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you.
Ecclesiastes 11:2 - But divide your investments among many places, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead.
Deuteronomy 15:7 - “But if there are any poor Israelites in your towns when you arrive in the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tightfisted toward them.
Deuteronomy 15:8 - Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need.
Deuteronomy 15:9 - Do not be mean-spirited and refuse someone a loan because the year for canceling debts is close at hand. If you refuse to make the loan and the needy person cries out to the Lord, you will be considered guilty of sin.
Deuteronomy 15:10 - Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.
Deuteronomy 15:11 - There will always be some in the land who are poor. That is why I am commanding you to share freely with the poor and with other Israelites in need.
Psalms 112:9 - They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.
2 Chronicles 24:16 - He was buried among the kings in the City of David, because he had done so much good in Israel for God and his Temple.
Isaiah 32:8 - But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.
Acts of the Apostles 10:38 - And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
3 John 1:11 - Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God.
Acts of the Apostles 11:29 - So the believers in Antioch decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters in Judea, everyone giving as much as they could.
Psalms 37:3 - Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.
2 Corinthians 9:7 - You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”
2 Corinthians 9:8 - And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
2 Corinthians 9:9 - As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”
2 Corinthians 9:10 - For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.
2 Corinthians 9:11 - Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God.
2 Corinthians 9:12 - So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.
2 Corinthians 9:13 - As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.
2 Corinthians 9:14 - And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.
2 Corinthians 9:15 - Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!
Acts of the Apostles 9:36 - There was a believer in Joppa named Tabitha (which in Greek is Dorcas ). She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.
2 Corinthians 8:1 - Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 8:2 - They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.
1 Corinthians 16:2 - On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. Don’t wait until I get there and then try to collect it all at once.
Acts of the Apostles 2:44 - And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had.
Acts of the Apostles 2:45 - They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.
Galatians 6:10 - Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
1 Timothy 5:10 - She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly? Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?
2 Corinthians 8:12 - Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have.
James 2:5 - Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?
1 John 3:17 - If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
Titus 2:14 - He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
Philippians 4:18 - At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God.
Philippians 4:19 - And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
Titus 3:8 - This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
Romans 12:13 - When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
Luke 12:21 - “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”
2 Corinthians 8:9 - You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.
Romans 12:8 - If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Hebrews 13:16 - And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New Living Translation - 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.
新标点和合本 - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意供给（或作“体贴”）人，
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意分享，
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意分享，
当代译本 - 你要劝他们行善，广积善行，慷慨施舍，乐意助人。
圣经新译本 - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在善事上富足，慷慨好施。
中文标准译本 - 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；
现代标点和合本 - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意供给人，
和合本（拼音版） - 又要嘱咐他们行善，在好事上富足，甘心施舍，乐意供给人，
New International Version - Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
New International Reader's Version - 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.
English Standard Version - They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
Christian Standard Bible - Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share,
New American Standard Bible - Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
New King James Version - Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,
Amplified Bible - Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share [with others].
American Standard Version - that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
King James Version - That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
New English Translation - Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.
World English Bible - that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;
新標點和合本 - 又要囑咐他們行善，在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意供給（或譯：體貼）人，
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 又要囑咐他們行善，在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意分享，
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 又要囑咐他們行善，在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意分享，
當代譯本 - 你要勸他們行善，廣積善行，慷慨施捨，樂意助人。
聖經新譯本 - 又要囑咐他們行善，在善事上富足，慷慨好施。
呂振中譯本 - 囑咐他們要行善，要在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意同人分享，
中文標準譯本 - 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；
現代標點和合本 - 又要囑咐他們行善，在好事上富足，甘心施捨，樂意供給人，
文理和合譯本 - 又諭之為善、富於善行、喜於施濟、樂與眾共、
文理委辦譯本 - 故命富者為善、累積美事、喜以賙濟、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 故命富者為善、積累美事、喜於施舍、樂於濟眾、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 亦欲吾人努力為善、富於美德、慷慨為懷、博施濟眾而已矣。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Mándales que hagan el bien, que sean ricos en buenas obras, y generosos, dispuestos a compartir lo que tienen.
현대인의 성경 - 그리고 그들에게 선을 행하고 선한 일에 부요하며 나눠 주기를 좋아하고 남의 어려움을 깊이 동정하는 사람이 되라고 가르치시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Требуй от них делать добро и обогащаться добрыми делами, быть щедрыми и охотно делиться с другими своим богатством.
Восточный перевод - Требуй от них делать добро и обогащаться добрыми делами, быть щедрыми и охотно делиться с другими своим богатством.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Требуй от них делать добро и обогащаться добрыми делами, быть щедрыми и охотно делиться с другими своим богатством.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Требуй от них делать добро и обогащаться добрыми делами, быть щедрыми и охотно делиться с другими своим богатством.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Recommande-leur de faire le bien, d’être riches en œuvres bonnes, d’être généreux et de partager avec les autres.
リビングバイブル - また、自分の持ち物はすべて神からいただいた物だとわきまえ、困っている人には喜んで分け与えるように教えなさい。そうすれば、神の前でたくさんの善をほどこす者となり、
Nestle Aland 28 - ἀγαθοεργεῖν, πλουτεῖν ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς, εὐμεταδότους εἶναι, κοινωνικούς,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ἀγαθοεργεῖν, πλουτεῖν ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς, εὐμεταδότους εἶναι, κοινωνικούς,
Nova Versão Internacional - Ordene-lhes que pratiquem o bem, sejam ricos em boas obras, generosos e prontos a repartir.
Hoffnung für alle - Sie sollen Gutes tun und gern von ihrem Reichtum abgeben, um anderen zu helfen. So werden sie wirklich reich sein
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Hãy khuyên họ làm điều lành, chuyên lo việc từ thiện, mở lòng rộng rãi và sẵn sàng cứu trợ,
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - จงกำชับเขาเหล่านั้นให้ทำดี ร่ำรวยในการทำความดี เอื้อเฟื้อเผื่อแผ่ เต็มใจแบ่งปัน
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - จงกำชับให้พวกเขาทำดี ให้พรั่งพร้อมด้วยการกระทำความดี เอื้อเฟื้อเผื่อแผ่ และพร้อมเสมอที่จะแบ่งปัน

Luke 14:12 - Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” he said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward.
Luke 14:13 - Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.
Luke 14:14 - Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.”
1 Peter 3:11 - Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
Acts of the Apostles 4:34 - There were no needy people among them, because those who owned land or houses would sell them
Acts of the Apostles 4:35 - and bring the money to the apostles to give to those in need.
Acts of the Apostles 4:36 - For instance, there was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). He was from the tribe of Levi and came from the island of Cyprus.
Acts of the Apostles 4:37 - He sold a field he owned and brought the money to the apostles.
Luke 6:33 - And if you do good only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much!
Luke 6:34 - And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, why should you get credit? Even sinners will lend to other sinners for a full return.
Luke 6:35 - “Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked.
Ecclesiastes 11:6 - Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both.
Proverbs 11:24 - Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything.
Proverbs 11:25 - The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.
Isaiah 58:7 - Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.
Ecclesiastes 3:12 - So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can.
Ecclesiastes 11:1 - Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you.
Ecclesiastes 11:2 - But divide your investments among many places, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead.
Deuteronomy 15:7 - “But if there are any poor Israelites in your towns when you arrive in the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tightfisted toward them.
Deuteronomy 15:8 - Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need.
Deuteronomy 15:9 - Do not be mean-spirited and refuse someone a loan because the year for canceling debts is close at hand. If you refuse to make the loan and the needy person cries out to the Lord, you will be considered guilty of sin.
Deuteronomy 15:10 - Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for the Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.
Deuteronomy 15:11 - There will always be some in the land who are poor. That is why I am commanding you to share freely with the poor and with other Israelites in need.
Psalms 112:9 - They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.
2 Chronicles 24:16 - He was buried among the kings in the City of David, because he had done so much good in Israel for God and his Temple.
Isaiah 32:8 - But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.
Acts of the Apostles 10:38 - And you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.
3 John 1:11 - Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God.
Acts of the Apostles 11:29 - So the believers in Antioch decided to send relief to the brothers and sisters in Judea, everyone giving as much as they could.
Psalms 37:3 - Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
2 Corinthians 9:6 - Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.
2 Corinthians 9:7 - You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.”
2 Corinthians 9:8 - And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
2 Corinthians 9:9 - As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.”
2 Corinthians 9:10 - For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you.
2 Corinthians 9:11 - Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God.
2 Corinthians 9:12 - So two good things will result from this ministry of giving—the needs of the believers in Jerusalem will be met, and they will joyfully express their thanks to God.
2 Corinthians 9:13 - As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.
2 Corinthians 9:14 - And they will pray for you with deep affection because of the overflowing grace God has given to you.
2 Corinthians 9:15 - Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!
Acts of the Apostles 9:36 - There was a believer in Joppa named Tabitha (which in Greek is Dorcas ). She was always doing kind things for others and helping the poor.
2 Corinthians 8:1 - Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia.
2 Corinthians 8:2 - They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.
1 Corinthians 16:2 - On the first day of each week, you should each put aside a portion of the money you have earned. Don’t wait until I get there and then try to collect it all at once.
Acts of the Apostles 2:44 - And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had.
Acts of the Apostles 2:45 - They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need.
Galatians 6:10 - Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
1 Timothy 5:10 - She must be well respected by everyone because of the good she has done. Has she brought up her children well? Has she been kind to strangers and served other believers humbly? Has she helped those who are in trouble? Has she always been ready to do good?
2 Corinthians 8:12 - Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have.
James 2:5 - Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?
1 John 3:17 - If someone has enough money to live well and sees a brother or sister in need but shows no compassion—how can God’s love be in that person?
Titus 2:14 - He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
Philippians 4:18 - At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me with Epaphroditus. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God.
Philippians 4:19 - And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
Titus 3:8 - This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
Romans 12:13 - When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
Luke 12:21 - “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”
2 Corinthians 8:9 - You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.
Romans 12:8 - If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.
Hebrews 13:16 - And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.