1 Timothy 6:18

that they be rich in good works, liberal in imparting, willing to communicate,

Noyes 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

17Charge those who are rich in this world that they be not high-minded, nor place their hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good,

19laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the true life.

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Cross References

Psalms 112:9He hath scattered blessings; he hath given to the poor; His righteousness shall endure for ever; His horn shall be exalted with honor.

Ecclesiastes 3:12I know that there is nothing better for a man than that he should rejoice and enjoy good his life long.

Ecclesiastes 11:6In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand! For thou knowest not whether this shall prosper, or that, or whether both of them shall be alike good.

Isaiah 58:7Is it not to break thy bread to the hungry, And to bring the poor, that are cast out, to thy house? When thou seest the naked, that thou clothe him, And that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?

Luke 12:21So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich towards 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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