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The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible

Galatians 6:10

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

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Fellowship;   Judgment;   Kindness;   Love;   Neighbor;   Poor;   Thompson Chain Reference - Benevolence;   Do Good;   Good;   Liberality-Parsimony;   Service;   Social Duties;   Work, Religious;   Work-Workers, Religious;   Works, Good;   The Topic Concordance - Goodness;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Liberality;   Love to Man;   Poor, the;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Church;   Giving;   Goodness;   Holy spirit;   Hospitality;   Love;   Mission;   Reward;   Work;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Christians, Names of;   Family Life and Relations;   Friend, Friendship;   Neighbor;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Alms;   Beneficence;   Love, Brotherly;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Family;   Galatians, Letter to the;   Household;   Reap;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Brotherly Love;   Galatians, Epistle to the;   John the Apostle;   Nicolas;   Paul the Apostle;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Brotherly Love;   Collection;   Discipline;   Family;   Fellowship (2);   Galatians Epistle to the;   Paul;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Alms;   Household;   31 To Do, Work, Labour;  

Encyclopedias:

- Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia - Law of Moses, the;   International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Galatians, Epistle to the;   Specially;   Ten Commandments, the;  

Devotionals:

- Daily Light on the Daily Path - Devotion for July 20;   Every Day Light - Devotion for October 28;  

Parallel Translations

Easy-to-Read Version
When we have the opportunity to do good to anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.
Revised Standard Version
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Whill we have therfore tyme let vs do good vnto all men and specially vnto them which are of the housholde of fayth.
Hebrew Names Version
So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
New American Standard Bible
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.
New Century Version
When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.
Update Bible Version
So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward those that are of the household of the faith.
Webster's Bible Translation
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all [men], especially to them who are of the household of faith.
English Standard Version
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
World English Bible
So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men; but especially to them who are of the houshold of faith.
Weymouth's New Testament
So then, as we have opportunity, let us labour for the good of all, and especially of those who belong to the household of the faith.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor while we han tyme, worche we good to alle men; but most to hem that ben homliche of the feith.
English Revised Version
So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.
Contemporary English Version
We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord.
Amplified Bible
So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers).
American Standard Version
So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.
Bible in Basic English
So then, as we have the chance, let us do good to all men, and specially to those who are of the family of the faith.
Complete Jewish Bible
Therefore, as the opportunity arises, let us do what is good to everyone, and especially to the family of those who are trustingly faithful.
Darby Translation
So then, as we have occasion, let us do good towards all, and specially towards those of the household of faith.
International Standard Version
So then, whenever we have the opportunity, let us practice doing good to everyone, especially to the family of faith.John 9:4; 12:35; Ephesians 2:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; 1 Timothy 6:18; Titus 3:8; Hebrews 3:6;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
Now, therefore, while the time is ours, let us do good unto every man, and especially to the sons of the house of the faith.
Murdock Translation
Now, therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us practice good works towards all men, and especially towards them of the household of faith.
King James Version (1611)
As we haue therefore opportunitie, let vs doe good vnto all men, especially vnto them who are of the household of faith.
New Living Translation
Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith.
New Life Bible
Because of this, we should do good to everyone. For sure, we should do good to those who belong to Christ.
New Revised Standard
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.
Geneva Bible (1587)
While we haue therefore time, let vs doe good vnto all men, but specially vnto them, which are of the housholde of faith.
George Lamsa Translation
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who belong to the household of faith.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Hence, then, as we have opportunity, let us be working what is good, towards all, - but, especially, towards the family of the faith.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Whyle we haue therefore tyme, let vs do good vnto all men, specially vnto the which are of the housholde of fayth.
Good News Translation
So then, as often as we have the chance, we should do good to everyone, and especially to those who belong to our family in the faith.
Christian Standard Bible®
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.
King James Version
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Lexham English Bible
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the household of faith.
Literal Translation
So then, as we have time, let us work good toward all, and especially toward the household of the faith.
Young's Literal Translation
therefore, then, as we have opportunity, may we work the good to all, and especially unto those of the household of the faith.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Whyle we haue tyme therfore, let vs do good vnto all men but specially vnto the which are of ye housholde of faith.
Mace New Testament (1729)
therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good offices to all men, especially to the family of believers.
New English Translation
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith.
New King James Version
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Simplified Cowboy Version
So every chance we get, let's help others out, especially those who ride for the brand.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.
Legacy Standard Bible
So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith.

Contextual Overview

1Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else. 5For each one should carry his own load. 6But the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor. 7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. 8The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest, if we do not give up. 10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

opportunity: Ecclesiastes 9:10, John 9:4, John 12:35, Ephesians 5:16, Philippians 4:10, Colossians 4:5,*Gr: Titus 2:14

do good: Psalms 37:3, Psalms 37:27, Ecclesiastes 3:12, Matthew 5:43, Mark 3:4, Luke 6:35, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, 1 Timothy 6:17, 1 Timothy 6:18, Titus 3:8, Hebrews 13:16, 3 John 1:11

especially: Matthew 10:25, Matthew 12:50, Matthew 25:40, Ephesians 2:19, Ephesians 3:15, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 6:10, 1 John 3:13-19, 1 John 5:1, 3 John 1:5-8

Reciprocal: Genesis 14:18 - bread Genesis 29:7 - Lo Genesis 50:17 - servants Deuteronomy 10:19 - General Deuteronomy 15:3 - General Ruth 3:15 - he measured 1 Samuel 25:11 - give it Nehemiah 5:8 - We after Psalms 16:3 - But Psalms 34:14 - do Proverbs 3:27 - Withhold Matthew 9:19 - General Matthew 22:39 - neighbour Matthew 25:17 - he also Luke 6:27 - do John 13:34 - That ye love Acts 16:15 - come Romans 12:13 - Distributing 2 Corinthians 2:8 - that 2 Corinthians 8:4 - the ministering 2 Corinthians 9:1 - the ministering 2 Thessalonians 3:13 - ye 1 Timothy 5:8 - and specially Titus 3:1 - to be ready Titus 3:2 - all men James 1:27 - To visit 1 Peter 3:11 - do 2 Peter 1:7 - charity

Cross-References

Genesis 5:32
After Noah was 500 years old, he became the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

As we have therefore opportunity,.... Or "ability", so the phrase is sometimes used z; as occasion requires, objects offer, as there is ability of well doing, and that continues; while the time of life lasts, which is the time for sowing, or doing good works:

let us do good unto all men; not only to our relations, friends, and acquaintance, but to all men; to them that are strangers to us, of whatsoever nation, Jew or Gentile; and of whatsoever religion or sect, yea, even to our very enemies:

especially unto them who are of the household of faith: the children of God, that belong to his family, are true believers in Christ, hold the doctrine of faith, make a profession of it, and keep it fast; these are more especially to be the objects of Christian beneficence and liberality. The apostle may have sense reference to a practice among the Jews, who took a particular care of the children of good men that were poor;

"there were two chambers in the temple, the one was called the chamber of secrets, and the other the chamber of vessels: into the chamber of secrets, religious men used to put privately, whereby were privately maintained the poor בני טובים, "of the children of good men" a.''

The Targumist on Jeremiah 5:3 has a phrase much like to this applied to God, paraphrasing the passage thus; is it not, O Lord, revealed before thee, לאוטבא לעבדי הימנותא, "to do good to the servants of faith?"

z See Hammond on. Phil. iv. 10. a Misn. Shekalim, c. 5. sect. 6.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men - This is the true rule about doing good. “The opportunity to do good,” said Cotton Mather, “imposes the obligation to do it.” The simple rule is, that we are favored with the opportunity, and that we have the power. It is not that we are to do it when it is convenient; or when it will advance the interest of a party; or when it may contribute to our fame; the rule is, that we are to do it when we have the opportunity. No matter how often that occurs; no matter how many objects of benevolence are presented - the more the better; no matter how much self-denial it may cost us; no matter how little fame we may get by it; still, if we have the opportunity to do good, we are to do it, and should be thankful for the privilege. And it is to be done to all people. Not to our family only; not to our party; not to our neighbors; not to those of our own color; not to those who live in the same land with us, but to all mankind. If we can reach and benefit a man who lives on the other side of the globe, whom we have never seen, and shall never see in this world or in the world to come, still we are to do him good. Such is Christianity. And in this, as in all other respects, it differs from the narrow and selfish spirit of clanship which prevails all over the world.

Especially - On the same principle that a man is bound particularly to benefit his own family and friends. In his large and expansive zeal for the world at large, he is not to forget or neglect them. He is to feel that they have special claims on him. They are near him. They are bound to him by tender ties. They may be particularly dependent on him. Christianity does not relax the ties which bind us to our country, our family, and our friends. It makes them more close and tender, and excites us more faithfully to discharge the duties which grow out of these relations. But, in addition to that, it excites us to do good to all people, and to bless the stranger as well as the friend; the man who has a different color from our own, as well as he who has the same; the man who lives in another clime, as well as he who was born in the same country in which we live.

Of the household of faith - Christians are distinguished from other people primarily by their believing the gospel, and by its influence on their lives.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 10. As we have - opportunity — While it is the time of sowing let us sow the good seed; and let our love be, as the love of Christ is, free, manifested to all. Let us help all who need help according to the uttermost of our power; but let the first objects of our regards be those who are of the household of faith-the members of the Church of Christ, who form one family, of which Jesus Christ is the head. Those have the first claims on our attention , but all others have their claims also, and therefore we should do good unto all.


 
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