1 Timothy 6:18
and to do good, to become rich in good works, to donate readily, to share,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
In Context
Cross References
2 Chronicles 24:16And they buried him in the City of David, with the kings, because he had done good to Israel and to his house.
Psalms 112:9He causes a barren woman to live in a house, as the joyful mother of sons.
Ecclesiastes 3:12And I realize that there is nothing better than to rejoice, and to do well in this life.
Ecclesiastes 11:6In the morning, sow your seed, and in the evening, do not let your hand cease. For you do not know which of these may rise up, the one or the other. But if both rise up together, so much the better.
Isaiah 58:7Break your bread with the hungry, and lead the destitute and the homeless into your house. When you see someone naked, cover him, and do not despise your own flesh.
Luke 12:21So it is with him who stores up for himself, and is not wealthy with 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 →