1 Timothy 6:18

“That they doe good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate,”

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 6:18

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

{Instruct them} to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
- American Standard Version (1901)

And to do good, having wealth in good works, being quick to give, taking part with one another;
- Basic English Bible

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be liberal in distributing, disposed to communicate [of their substance],
- Darby Bible

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
- Webster's Bible

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

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
- World English Bible

to do wel, to be maad riche in good werkis, liytli to yyue,
- Wycliffe Bible

to do good, to be rich in good works, to be ready to impart, willing to communicate,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Commentary for 1 Timothy 6:18

Wesley's Notes for 1 Timothy 6:18

6:18 To do good - To make this their daily employ, that they may be rich - May abound in all good works. Ready to distribute - Singly to particular persons. Willing to communicate - To join in all public works of charity.


People's Bible Notes for 1 Timothy 6:18


1Ti 6:18 That they do good. The right use of wealth is given. Let it be a means of doing good so that they may be rich in good works.

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