1 Timothy 6:18

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, liberal,

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17Charge those who are rich in this age, that they be not proud, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us all things richly for our enjoyment,

19treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

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Cross References

Luke 12:21So is he that lays up treasure for him self, and is not rich toward God.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 6:14-21

The Apostle's Solemn Charge; Caution to Rich. ( a. d. 64.) 13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto;… Read the whole commentary →

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