1 Timothy 6:18

They are to do good, that they may be rich in good works, generous and willing to share;

Revised King James 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

17Command those who are rich in this world not to be arrogant, nor to trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who richly gives us all things to enjoy.

19Laying up for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.

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Cross References

Luke 12:21So it is with him who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward 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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