1 Timothy 6:18

They must be beneficent, rich in noble deeds, open-handed and liberal;

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

17Impress on those who are rich in the present age that they must not be haughty nor set their hopes on riches--that unstable foundation--but on God who provides us richly with all things for our enjoyment.

19storing up for themselves that which shall be a solid foundation for the future, that they may lay hold of the Life which is life indeed.

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Cross References

Luke 12:21"So is it with him who amasses treasure for himself, but has no riches 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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