1 Timothy 6:18

“That they do good, etc.] 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…”

“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…”

“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 Hebrews 13:16; compare the argument of Paul in 2 Corinthians 8:13-15, and the notes on that passage. return to 'Top of Page'”

“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. 1 Timothy 6:19”

“they do: Ch2 24:16; Psa 37:3; Ecc 3:12; Luk 6:33-35; Act 10:38; Gal 6:10; Heb 13:16; Pe1 3:11; Jo3 1:11 rich: Ti1 5:10; Luk 12:21; Act 9:36; Tit 2:14, Tit 3:8; Jam 2:5 ready: Deu 15:7-11; Psa 112:9; Pro 11:24, Pro 11:25; Ecc 11:1, Ecc 11:2, Ecc 11:6; Isa 32:8, Isa 58:7; Luk 6:35, Luk 14:12-14; Act 2:44, Act 2:45, Act 4:34-37, Act 11:29; Rom 12:8, Rom 12:13; Co1 16:2; Co2 8:1, Co2 8:2, Co2 8:9, Co2 8:12, Co2 9:6-15; Phi 4:18, Phi 4:19; Heb 13:16; Jo1 3:17 willing to communicate: or, sociable 1 Timothy 6:19”