1 Timothy 6:18
And to do good, having wealth in good works, being quick to give, taking part with one another;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
In Context
19Making ready for themselves a safe place for the time to come, so that the true life may be theirs.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 24:16And they put him into his last resting-place in the town of David, among the kings, because he had done good in Israel for God and for his house.
Psalms 112:9He has given with open hands to the poor; his righteousness is for ever; his horn will be lifted up with honour.
Ecclesiastes 3:12I am certain that there is nothing better for a man than to be glad, and to do good while life is in him.
Ecclesiastes 11:6In the morning put your seed into the earth, and till the evening let not your hand be at rest; because you are not certain which will do well, this or that--or if the two will be equally good.
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to give your bread to those in need, and to let the poor who have no resting-place come into your house? to put a robe on the unclothed one when you see him, and not to keep your eyes shut for fear of seeing his flesh?
Luke 12:21So that is what comes to the man who gets wealth for himself, and has not wealth in the eyes of 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 →