As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Parallel translations
- WEB So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
- BSB Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
- NKJV Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
- NASB So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.
- NLT Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
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While we have time and opportunity, we should do good to everyone, and especially to fellow believers. It calls Christians to active, prioritized love.
Overview
Paul concludes his teaching on sowing and reaping by urging believers to seize every opportunity for doing good. Good works flow from the Spirit-led life and are not opposed to grace but its fruit. While love extends to all people, it has a special obligation toward 'the household of the faith,' the family of believers united in Christ.
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Cross-references · 29
- Heb 13:16But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
- Prov 3:27Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.
- 1 Th 5:15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
- Titus 3:8This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
- Matt 25:40And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
- Luke 6:35But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
- Heb 6:10For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.
- Ps 37:3Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
- 3 Jn 1:5–8Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
- Eph 2:19Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
- John 12:35Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.
- John 9:4I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
- 1 Tim 6:17–18Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
- Matt 12:50For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
- 1 Jn 3:13–19Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
- Phil 4:10But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
- Col 4:5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
- Titus 2:14Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
- 3 Jn 1:11Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.
- Eph 5:16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
- Ps 37:27Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
- Mark 3:4And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
- 1 Jn 5:1Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him.
- Eccl 3:12I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
- Matt 5:43Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
- Heb 3:6But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
- Eccl 9:10Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
- Matt 10:25It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
- Eph 3:15Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
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