1 Timothy 6:18

to do good, to be rich in generous actions, to take pleasure in liberality, ready to distribute;

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 the rich in this world not to be lifted up with pride, nor to trust on the stability of wealth, but on the living God, who giveth us richly all things for our enjoyment;

19laying up treasure for themselves a noble foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

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Cross References

Luke 12:21Just such is every one who heapeth up treasure for self, 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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