1 Timothy 6:18

1 Timothy 6:18 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
• New International Version (NIV)Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
• English Standard Version (ESV)They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share,

Context of 1 Timothy 6:18

16who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see, to him be honor and eternal power. Amen. 17Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share, 19storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of what is truly life. 20Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent and empty speech and contradictions from what is falsely called knowledge.

1 Timothy 6:18 word by word

ἀγαθοεργεῖν, πλουτεῖν ἐν ἔργοις καλοῖς, εὐμεταδότους εἶναι, κοινωνικούς,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·εἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• That they do goodἀγαθοεργέωagathoergeō · to do goodG14
• that they be richπλουτέωplouteō · be richG4147
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• goodκαλόςkalos · goodG2570
• worksἔργονergon · workG2041
• ready to distributeεὐμετάδοτοςeumetadotos · generousG2130
• willing to communicateκοινωνικόςkoinōnikos · generousG2843

Cross-references for 1 Timothy 6:18

• 2 Chronicles 24:16He was buried in the city of David with the kings because he had done what was good in Israel with respect to God and his temple.
• Psalms 37:3Trust in the Lord and do what is good; dwell in the land and live securely.
• Ecclesiastes 3:12I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and enjoy the good life.
• Luke 6:33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.
• Acts 10:38how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how he went about doing good and healing all who were under the tyranny of the devil, because God was with him.
• Galatians 6:10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.
• Hebrews 13:16Don’t neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.
• 1 Peter 3:11and let him turn away from evil and do what is good. Let him seek peace and pursue it,
• 3 John 1:11Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.
• 1 Timothy 5:10and is well known for good works — that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work.
• Luke 12:21“That’s how it is with the one who stores up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.”
• Acts 9:36In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated Dorcas). She was always doing good works and acts of charity.
• James 2:5Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?
• Deuteronomy 15:7“If there is a poor person among you, one of your brothers within any of your city gates in the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor brother.
• Psalms 112:9He distributes freely to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. His horn will be exalted in honor.
• Proverbs 11:24One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.

Commentaries on 1 Timothy 6:18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 18That they do good - That they relieve the wants of their fellow creatures, according to the abundance which God has given them. The highest luxury a human being can enjoy on this side of the grave. Rich in good works - That their good works may be as abundant as their riches. Ready to distribute - · That they give nothing through partiality or favor, but be guided in their distribution by the necessities of the objects presented to them; and that they…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 18That they do good - On the duty enjoined in this verse, see Galatians 6:10 note; Hebrews 13:10 note. That they be rich in good works - “That their good works may be as abundant as their riches.” Ready to distribute - To divide with others; compare Acts 4:34. The meaning is, that they should be liberal, or bountiful. Willing to communicate - Margin, or “sociable.” The translation in the text is a more correct rendering of the Greek. The idea is, that they…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-21Verses 17-21 Being rich in this world is wholly different from being rich towards God. Nothing is more uncertain than worldly wealth. Those who are rich, must see that God gives them their riches; and he only can give to enjoy them richly; for many have riches, but enjoy them poorly, not having a heart to use them. What is the best estate worth, more than as it gives opportunity of doing the more good? Showing faith in Christ by fruits of love, let us lay…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17-18for us to enjoy: Christian hope encourages us to manage resources responsibly (Genesis 1:28–30; 2:15). We should use our resources for enjoyment and to share Christ’s love with others (see 1 Timothy 4:3–5; Psalm 145:16; Acts 14:17; see Luke 12:16–34; 2 Corinthians 8:1–9:15).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1818. do good--like God Himself (Psa 119:68; Ac 14:17) and Christ (Ac 10:38). Tittmann translates, "to do," or "act well"; as the Greek for "to be beneficent" is a distinct word, agathopoiein. rich in good works--so "rich in faith," which produces good works (Jas 2:5). Contrasted with "rich in this world," 1Ti 6:17. Literally, it is "rich in honorable (right) works." Greek, "kalois," "ergois," are works good or right in themselves: "agathois," good to…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 1 Timothy 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings