1 Timothy 6:18
That they doe good, and be riche in good woorkes, and readie to distribute, and comunicate,
Geneva Bible 1599
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 citie of Dauid with the kings, because he had done good in Israel, and toward God and his house.
Psalms 112:9He hath distributed and giuen to ye poore: his righteousnesse remaineth for euer: his horne shalbe exalted with glory.
Ecclesiastes 3:12I know that there is nothing good in them, but to reioyce, and to doe good in his life.
Ecclesiastes 11:6In the morning sowe thy seede, and in the euening let not thine hand rest: for thou knowest not whither shall prosper, this or that, or whether both shalbe a like good.
Isaiah 58:7Is it not to deale thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poore that wander, vnto thine house? when thou seest the naked, that thou couer him, and hide not thy selfe from thine owne flesh?
Luke 12:21So is he that gathereth riches to himselfe, and is not riche in 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 →