1 Timothy 6:18

and that they perform good works, and become rich in welldoings, and be ready to give and to communicate,

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17The rich of this world instruct, that they be not uplifted in their minds, nor be trustful upon riches which have no security, but upon Aloha the living, who giveth to us all abundantly for our comfort;

19and lay for themselves a good foundation for that which is to be, that they may lay hold on the true life.

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Cross References

Luke 12:21whose shall they be? So is he who layeth up to himself treasures, and towards Aloha is not rich.

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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