1 Timothy 6:18

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; DO GOOD - like God Himself (Psalms 119:68; Acts 14:17) and Christ (Acts 10:38). Tittmann translates [ agathoergein (G14)]: to do well; as to be beneficent is a distinct word [agathopoiein]. RICH IN GOOD WORKS - so "rich in faith," which produces them (James 2:5). Contrasted with "rich in this world" (1 Timothy 6:17) - lit...

18_To do good _He adds another remedy to the former, for correcting the sinful dispositions of rich men, by stating authoritatively what is the lawful use of riches; for the richer any man is, the more abundant are his means of doing good to others; and because we are always more tardy than we ought to be in giving to the poor, he employs many words in commendation of that virtue....

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 hold on eternal life, when the self-indulgent, covetous, and ungodly around, lift up their eyes in torment. That learning which opposes the truth of the gospel, is not true science, or real knowledge, or it would approve the gospel, and consent to it. Those who advance reason above faith, are in danger of leaving faith. Grace includes all that is good, and grace is an earnest, a beginning of glory; wherever God gives grace, he will give glory....

Verse 18. _THAT 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_] ευμεταδοτους ειναι. That they give nothing through partiality or favour, but be guided in their distribution by the necessities of the objects presented to them; and that they confine not their charity at home, but scatter it abroad. _WILLING TO COMMUNICATE_] κοινωνικους. Bringing every poor person into a state of _fellowship_ with themselves....

THAT 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 should be willing to share their blessings with others, so as to make others comfortable; see the notes on...

EXPOSITION 1 TIMOTHY 6:1 _Are servants _for _servants as are_,_ _A.V.;_ the doctrine _for _his doctrine_,_ _A.V. SERVANTS; literally, _slaves_._ _That slaves formed a considerable portion of the first Christian Churches may be inferred from the frequency with which their duties are pressed upon them (see 1 Corinthians 7:21; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Ephesians 6:5; Colossians 3:11,...

THAT THEY DO GOOD,.... Rich men sometimes do much ill to themselves, to the hurt of their bodies, by luxury, intemperance, and debauchery, and to their souls, to the ruin of them; and to others by fraud, oppression, and violence; for it is in the power of their hands to do much evil, and also to do much good, as they should; and much is required of them, since much is given them to do good with, and for which they are accountable: it becomes them, and especially such as believe in Christ, to do every good work in general, and to do acts of beneficence in particular, both to all men, and to the household of faith. THAT THEY BE RICH IN GOOD WORKS; or abound in the performance of them, as Dorcas is said to be full of good works and alms deeds; and to reckon that their true riches lie more in the exercise of grace, and in the fruits of it, doing good works, than in their worldly enjoyments....

CHAPTER 6 _ 1. Concerning servants (1 Timothy 6:1)_ 2. Concerning those who oppose (1 Timothy 6:3) 3. Concerning contentment and temptation (1 Timothy 6:6) 4. The final exhortations (1 Timothy 6:11) 1 Timothy 6:1 Servants (slaves) who had pagan masters were to count them worthy of all honor, and thus bear a good testimony for the truth, that the Name of God and the teaching be not blasphemed. Theirs was a blessed opportunity to show forth the excellencies of Him whom they served, and who once served

(_c_) 1 Timothy 6:17. THE TRUE CONCEPTION OF RICHES. Though God gives good things for our enjoyment, wealth is too uncertain a foundation on which to rest our hope. By good works rich men should lay up a foundation for the future (Matthew 6:20; Luke 16:9), secure on which they may gain that life which is more than mere existence (Luke 12:15; Luke 12:21). (_d_) 1 Timothy 6:20 F. FINAL CHARGE. A forceful reiteration of the epistle's main message. T

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