1 Timothy 6:18
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
Berean Standard Bible
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 Jehoiada was buried with the kings in the City of David, because he had done what was good in Israel for God and His temple.
Psalms 112:9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
Ecclesiastes 3:12I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live,
Ecclesiastes 11:6Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or if both will equally prosper.
Isaiah 58:7Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
Luke 12:21This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but 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 →