1 Timothy 6:18

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

World English Bible British with Deuterocanon

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 present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;

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

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:16They buried him in David’s city amongst the kings, because he had done good in Israel, and towards God and his house.

Psalms 112:9He has dispersed, he has given to the poor. His righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted with honour.

Ecclesiastes 3:12I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.

Ecclesiastes 11:6In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening don’t withhold your hand; for you don’t know which will prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both will be equally good.

Isaiah 58:7Isn’t it to distribute your bread to the hungry, and that you bring the poor who are cast out to your house? When you see the naked, that you cover him; and that you not hide yourself from your own flesh?

Luke 12:21So is he who lays 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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