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Berean Standard Bible

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

1 Timothy 6:18

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Paul has warned Timothy about the love of money and the desire to be rich. He now gives a specific charge for those who already are wealthy, urging humility and hope in God rather than in riches.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;

King James Version (KJV)

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

American Standard Version (ASV)

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And to do good, having wealth in good works, being quick to give, taking part with one another;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be ready to impart, willing to communicate,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Que hagan bien, que sean ricos en buenas obras, dadivosos, que con facilidad comuniquen;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Diles que empleen el dinero en hacer el bien, que se enriquezcan en buenas obras y que sean generosos, dispuestos a compartir lo que tengan.

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