Verse 18

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

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  At de gjør godt, at de blir rike i gode gjerninger, klare til å dele ut, villige til å kommunisere;

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  de skal gjøre gode gjerninger, være rike på gode gjerninger, og være sjenerøse og delaktige;

• Norsk King James

  At de gjør godt, blir rike på gode gjerninger, klare til å dele med andre, villige til å støtte andre;

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  At de gjør godt, at de blir rike på gode gjerninger, gavmilde til å gi og dele,

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  at de skal gjøre godt, være rike på gode gjerninger, være gavmilde, velvillige til å dele med andre;

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  Befal dem å gjøre godt, å være rike på gode gjerninger, å være gavmilde og delaktige.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Måtte de gjøre godt, være rike på gode gjerninger, være gavmilde og villige til å dele.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  så de gjør gode gjerninger, blir rike på godhet, og er villige til å dele med andre;

• gpt4.5-preview

  Be dem om å gjøre godt, å være rike på gode gjerninger, være gavmilde og villige til å dele med andre.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Be dem om å gjøre godt, å være rike på gode gjerninger, være gavmilde og villige til å dele med andre.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  De skal gjøre det gode, være rike på gode gjerninger, være gavmilde og villige til å dele.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share.

• biblecontext

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• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  La dem gjøre godt, være rike på gode gjerninger, være gavmilde og villige til å dele,

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  at de gjøre Godt, blive rige i gode Gjerninger, gjerne give, meddele,

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

• KJV 1769 norsk

  at de skal gjøre godt, og være rike på gode gjerninger, villige til å dele, rede til å gi avkall på;

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  at de gjør godt, at de er rike på gode gjerninger, at de er gavmilde, villige til å dele;

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  La dem gjøre godt, være rike på gode gjerninger, være gavmilde og dele med andre.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  at de gjør godt, at de er rike på gode gjerninger, at de er villige til å dele, klar til å være gavmilde,

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Og å gjøre godt, å være rike på gode gjerninger, å være generøse og beredt til å dele med andre;

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  and that they do good and be ryche in good workes and redy to geve and to distribute

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  That they do good: that they be rich in good workes: that they geue and distribute with a good wyll:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  That they doe good, and be riche in good woorkes, & readie to distribute, and comunicate,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  That they do good, that they be riche in good workes, that they be redye to geue, glad to distribute:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

• Webster's Bible (1833)

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

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

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

• American Standard Version (1901)

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

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

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

• World English Bible (2000)

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

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

Referenced Verses

• Rom 12:8 : 8 Or he who exhorts, on exhortation: he who gives, let him do it with simplicity; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
• Rom 12:13 : 13 Distributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.
• 1 Tim 5:10 : 10 Well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.
• Heb 13:16 : 16 But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
• Titus 3:8 : 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
• Luke 12:21 : 21 So is he that lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
• Luke 14:12-14 : 12 Then he also said to him who invited him, When you make a dinner or a supper, do not call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your relatives, nor your rich neighbors; lest they also invite you again, and you be repaid. 13 But when you give a feast, call the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind: 14 And you shall be blessed; for they cannot repay you: for you shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just.
• Acts 2:44-45 : 44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.
• Acts 4:34-37 : 34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, 35 And laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need. 36 And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles (which is translated, Son of Encouragement), a Levite of the country of Cyprus, 37 Having land, sold it, and brought the money and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
• Acts 9:36 : 36 Now there was in Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.
• Acts 10:38 : 38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.
• Acts 11:29 : 29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brothers dwelling in Judea:
• Titus 2:14 : 14 Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a special people, zealous for good works.
• Jas 2:5 : 5 Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
• 1 Pet 3:11 : 11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it.
• 1 John 3:17 : 17 But whoever has this world's goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his compassion from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
• 3 John 1:11 : 11 Beloved, do not follow what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God: but he who does evil has not seen God.
• 1 Cor 16:2 : 2 On the first day of the week, let each of you set aside and store up as God has prospered him, so there will be no collections when I come.
• 2 Cor 8:1-2 : 1 Moreover, brothers and sisters, we want you to know of the grace of God given to the churches of Macedonia; 2 How in a severe test of affliction, the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the riches of their generosity.
• 2 Cor 8:9 : 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that through his poverty you might become rich.
• 2 Cor 8:12 : 12 For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, not according to what one does not have.
• 2 Cor 9:6-9 : 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly; and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Every man according to what he purposes in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or out of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound in every good work: 9 As it is written, He has dispersed abroad; he has given to the poor: his righteousness remains forever. 10 Now he who supplies seed to the sower also provides bread for your food, and multiplies your seed sown, and increases the fruits of your righteousness; 11 Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which through us produces thanksgiving to God. 12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but is also abundant through many thanksgivings to God; 13 While by the evidence of this ministry they glorify God for your professed submission to the gospel of Christ, and for your generous sharing with them, and with all men; 14 And by their prayer for you, who long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.
• Gal 6:10 : 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
• Phil 4:18-19 : 18 But I have all and abound; I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 19 But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
• 2 Chr 24:16 : 16 And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward His house.
• Ps 37:3 : 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; so you shall dwell in the land, and truly you shall be fed.
• Ps 112:9 : 9 He has dispersed, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn shall be exalted with honor.
• Prov 11:24-25 : 24 There is one who scatters, and yet increases; and there is one who withholds more than is right, and it leads to poverty. 25 The generous soul shall be made rich, and he who waters shall be watered also himself.
• Eccl 3:12 : 12 I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives.
• Eccl 11:1-2 : 1 Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight, for you do not know what evil will be on the earth.
• Eccl 11:6 : 6 In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening do not withhold your hand, for you do not know which will prosper, either this or that, or whether both will be equally good.
• Isa 32:8 : 8 But the noble man devises noble things, and by noble things he will stand.
• Isa 58:7 : 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and that you bring the poor that are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you do not hide yourself from your own flesh?
• Luke 6:33-35 : 33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what thanks do you have? for sinners also do the same. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what thanks do you have? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be children of the Highest: for he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.
• Deut 15:7-9 : 7 If there is among you a poor man of one of your brothers within any of your gates in your land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother. 8 But you shall open your hand wide to him, and shall surely give him sufficient for his need, in what he wants. 9 Beware that there is not a wicked thought in your heart, saying, 'The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand,' and your eye be evil against your poor brother, and you give him nothing; and he cries to the LORD against you, and it be sin to you. 10 You shall surely give to him, and your heart shall not be grieved when you give to him, because for this thing the LORD your God shall bless you in all your works, and in all that you put your hand to. 11 For the poor will never cease out of the land; therefore I command you, saying, you shall open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor, and to your needy, in your land.