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

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;

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 neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

if exhorting, in exhortation; giving, with generosity; leading, with diligence; showing mercy, with cheerfulness.

“ That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for Himself a people for His own possession, eager to do good works.

This saying is trustworthy. I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed God might be careful to devote themselves to good works. These are good and profitable for everyone.

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ: Though He was rich, for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich.

If anyone has this world’s goods and sees his brother in need but closes his eyes to his need— how can God’s love reside in him?

Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality.

But I have received everything in full, and I have an abundance. I am fully supplied, having received from Epaphroditus what you provided— a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God.And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that He has promised to those who love Him?

For if the eagerness is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

and is well known for good works— that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.

Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.

Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.They sold their possessions and property and distributed the proceeds to all, as anyone had a need.

Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.Each person should do as he has decided in his heart— not reluctantly or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver.And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.As it is written: He scattered; He gave to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.Now the One who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness.You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many acts of thanksgiving to God.They will glorify God for your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with others through the proof provided by this service.And they will have deep affection for you in their prayers on your behalf because of the surpassing grace of God in you.Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.

We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God granted to the churches of Macedonia:During a severe testing by affliction, their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed into the wealth of their generosity.

On the first day of the week, each of you is to set something aside and save in keeping with how he prospers, so that no collections will need to be made when I come.

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. She was always doing good works and acts of charity.

Trust in the Lord and do what is good; dwell in the land and live securely.

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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)