1 Timothy 6:18 — King James Version← Study notes
“That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;”
1 Timothy 6:18 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · 1 Timothy 6:188 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
Church Fathers on 1 Timothy 6:18
“That they do good,” he says, “that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate.” The first phrase refers to wealth, the second to charity. For to be willing to communicate, implies that they are sociable and kind. There nothing is uncertain, for the foundation being firm, there is no instability, all is firm, fixed, immovable, fast, and enduring. “That they may lay hold,” he says, “on eternal life.” For the doing of good works can secure the…
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Markus BauerNote3mo agoWealth as Resource for Generosity, Not Security
I'm a financial advisor, and I work with wealthy people constantly. This verse about being generous and willing to share reframes what wealth is for. It's not for security in the sense of cushioning y...
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Omar HassanNote3mo agoGenerous and Ready to Share
I grew up with almost nothing and now I have some financial security. I'm tempted to hold tight, to make sure I'm protected, to not risk it.
But Paul's saying the wealthy are supposed to be generous ...
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