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Selected Verse: 1 Timothy 6:18 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 1Ti 6:18 |
King James |
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
do good--like God Himself (Psa 119:68; Act 14:17) and Christ (Act 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 (Jam 2:5). Contrasted with "rich in this world," Ti1 6:17. Literally, it is "rich in honorable (right) works." Greek, "kalois," "ergois," are works good or right in themselves: "agathois," good to another.
ready to distribute--free givers [ALFORD]; the heart not cleaving to possessions, but ready to impart to others.
willing to communicate--ready contributors [ALFORD]: liberal in admitting others to share our goods in common with ourselves (Gal 6:6; Heb 13:16). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
That they do good - On the duty enjoined in this verse, see Gal 6:10 note; Heb 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 Act 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 Heb 13:16; compare the argument of Paul in Co2 8:13-15, and the notes on that passage. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Do good (ἀγαθοεργεῖν)
In this uncontracted form, N.T.o. olxx, oClass. Comp. Act 14:17. The usual word is ἀγαθοποιεῖν, see Mar 3:4; Luk 6:9, Luk 6:33, Luk 6:35; Pe1 2:15. oP. who has ἐργάζεσθαι τὸ ἀγαθὸν to work that which is good, Rom 2:10; Gal 6:10; Eph 4:28.
Good works (ἔργοις καλοῖς)
For καλός see on Ti1 3:7, and Joh 10:11 : for ἀγαθός on Rom 5:7.
Ready to distribute (εὐμεταδότους)
N.T.o. olxx, oClass. For the verb μεταδιδόναι to impart to the poor, see Luk 3:11; Eph 4:28.
Willing to communicate (κοινωνικούς)
N.T.o. olxx. See on fellowship, Act 2:42, and comp. κοινωνεῖν to partake, Ti1 5:22, and κοινός common, Tit 1:14. Stronger than the preceding word, as implying a personal share in the pleasure imparted by the gift. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| 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. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
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 favor, 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. |
16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
17 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.
68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.
13 For I mean not that other men be eased, and ye burdened:
14 But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:
15 As it is written, He that had gathered much had nothing over; and he that had gathered little had no lack.
16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
34 Neither was there any among them that lacked: for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold,
10 We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle.
10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
22 Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.
42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?
4 And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.
17 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.