1 Timothy 6:18

16 He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

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

19 treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”

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Sammenlign

ÅB
at de skal gjøre godt, være rike på gode gjerninger, gavmilde, godgjørende,
OTB
Veiled dem til å gjøre gode gjerninger, til å være rike på gode gjerninger, til å være generøse og villige til å dele,
B1930
at de skal gjøre godt, være rike på gode gjerninger, gavmilde, godgjørende,
BSB
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
KJV
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
WEB
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;
ASV
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
DARBY
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal in distributing, disposed to communicate [of their substance],
BLB
to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous in distributing, ready to share,

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Kryssreferanser

  • Hebrews 13:16

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

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  • 1 John 3:17

    If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?

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  • Romans 12:8

    if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

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  • Psalms 37:3

    Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

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  • Luke 12:21

    This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”

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  • Galatians 6:10

    Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

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  • Titus 3:8

    This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

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  • Titus 2:14

    He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

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