1 Timothy 6:18

and that they do good works, and be rich in well-doings; and be ready to give and to communicate:

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 of this world, that they be not uplifted in their minds; and that they confide not in riches, in which is no security; but in the living God, who giveth us all things abundantly for our comfort:

19and that they lay up for themselves a good foundation for that which is future; that they may take hold of real life.

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Cross References

Luke 12:21Such is he that layeth up treasures for himself, and is not rich 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 →

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