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

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;

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.

if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

“ This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”

who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

This is a trustworthy saying. 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. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

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 through his poverty might become rich.

If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?

For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.

and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lord’s people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

All the believers were together and had everything in common.They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need.

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.As it is written:“ They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor; their righteousness endures forever.”Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of the Lord’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, others will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else.And in their prayers for you their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.

On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha( in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor.

Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

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

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.

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

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.”

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.