1 Timothy 6:18

To be doing good, to be rich in noble works, to be, generous in giving, ready for fellowship,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17Upon them who are rich in the present age, lay thou charge—not to be high-minded, nor to have set their hope on, riches’, uncertainty,—but on God, who offereth us all things richly for enjoying,

19Treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold on the life [which is life] indeed.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:16And they buried him in the city of David, with the kings,—because he had done good in Israel, both toward God and his house.

Psalms 112:9He hath scattered abroad, he hath given to the needy, His righteousness, standeth for aye, His horn, shall be exalted in honour.

Ecclesiastes 3:12I know that there is no blessedness in them,—save to be glad, and to do well with one’s life.

Ecclesiastes 11:6In the morning, sow thy seed, and, until evening, do not withhold thy hand,—for thou knowest not—whether shall thrive, either this or that, or whether, both alike, shall be fruitful.

Isaiah 58:7Is it not to break unto the hungry, thy bread, And the thrust-out oppressed, that thou bring into a home,—When thou seest one naked, that thou cover him, And from thine own flesh, shalt not hide thyself?

Luke 12:21[So, is he that is laying up treasure for himself, 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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