Galatians 6:10
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Cross-reference
3 John 5-8 praises supporting fellow believers in mission — a concrete example of doing good to the household of faith.
1 John 3:17-18 calls for tangible love to brothers in need — the practical 'doing good' to the household of faith urged here.
Matthew 25:40 identifies serving the least of Jesus' brothers as serving him, paralleling the special emphasis on the household of faith.
Hebrews 6:10 assures that God remembers our work of helping His people — exactly the good deeds toward the household of faith encouraged here.
1 Timothy 6:18 directly commands the rich to do good and be generous — a fuller application of doing good to all.
John 9:4 emphasizes working while it is day — the same urgency to act while opportunity exists that Paul applies to doing good.
In 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Paul echoes the same twofold command: do good to both fellow believers and everyone else.
Colossians 4:5 echoes the same command: make the most of every opportunity, especially toward outsiders — directly parallels doing good to all.
Ephesians 5:16 uses the same phrase 'making the most of every opportunity' — both stress seizing the moment for good in evil days.
Ephesians 2:19 echoes the 'household of faith' — believers are fellow citizens and members of God's family, the community we are called to serve.
Proverbs 3:27 commands not withholding good when able, directly paralleling the opportunity-based doing good in Galatians.
2 Thessalonians 3:13 exhorts not to grow weary in doing good — the same command with emphasis on perseverance.
2 Corinthians 8:4 describes eagerness to give to the saints — a clear example of doing good to the household of faith.
Nehemiah 5:8 rebukes exploiting fellow Jews, reinforcing the priority of caring for one's covenant community.
Romans 12:13 commands contributing to saints' needs — directly parallels the priority on the household of faith.
John 13:34 commands love among believers — the same 'household of faith' priority in Gal 6:10.
Luke 6:27 commands doing good to enemies — a radical extension of 'do good to everyone' in Gal 6:10.
2 Corinthians 9:1 introduces the collection for the saints — a specific ministry of doing good to believers.
Titus 2:14 connects Christ's redemption to being 'eager to do what is good' — providing theological basis for the good works in Galatians.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 urges wholehearted effort while opportunity lasts — similar to Paul's call to do good as we have opportunity.
James 1:27 gives concrete examples of pure religion—caring for orphans and widows—as a specific way to 'do good' as commanded here.
1 Timothy 5:8 emphasizes providing for one's household — a similar prioritization of those closest, as in Gal 6:10's 'especially'.
Acts 16:15 shows Lydia offering hospitality to Paul — a concrete example of doing good to the household of faith.
Luke 6:35 expands doing good to enemies, while Galatians 6:10 prioritizes the household of faith — complementary aspects of Christian benevolence.
Titus 3:8 urges believers to devote themselves to good works, aligning with Paul's call to do good to all.
Hebrews 3:6 identifies believers as God's house under Christ, reinforcing the identity of the 'household of faith' we are to serve.
Hebrews 13:16 commands doing good and sharing, echoing the same exhortation to good deeds.
2 Corinthians 2:8 urges reaffirming love to a repentant brother — an act of doing good within the church family.
1 John 5:1 ties loving God to loving His children — the same family bond that motivates doing good especially to believers.
Ephesians 3:15 expands the concept — every family in heaven and on earth derives its name from God, grounding the 'household of faith' in His paternity.
3 John 1:11 contrasts doing good and evil, reinforcing the importance of good conduct, though not specifying recipients.