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

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.

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;

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for people.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?

Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?

For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.

and having a reputation for good works: if she has brought up children, has shown hospitality, has washed the feet of the saints, has cared for the afflicted, and has devoted herself to every good work.

So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

And all who believed were together and had all things in common.And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.As it is written,“ He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.”He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.By their approval of this service, they will glorify God because of your submission that comes from your confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others,while they long for you and pray for you, because of the surpassing grace of God upon you.Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!

We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia,for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.

On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come.

Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.

Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.

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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)