1 Timothy 6:18

6:17 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; uncertain: Gr. uncertainty of riches

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; willing: or, sociable

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that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

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

6:19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

What does 1 Timothy 6:18 mean?

1 Timothy 6:18 is a verse in the book of 1 Timothy, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include ἀγαθοεργέω (agathoergeo), πλουτέω (plouteo), ἐν (en).

Greek interlinear

That

they

good,ἀγαθοεργέωagathoergeo/ag-ath-er-gheh'-o/G14from 18 and 2041; to work good:--do good.

that

they

richπλουτέωplouteo/ploo-teh'-o/G4147from 4148; to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively):--be increased with goods, (be made, wax) rich.

inἐνen/en/G1722a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.

goodκαλόςkalos/kal-os'/G2570of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from 18, which is properly intrinsic):--X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.

works,ἔργονergon/er'-gon/G2041from a primary (but obsolete) ergo (to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act:--deed, doing, labour, work.

ready

distribute,εἰμί ἐιμίeinai/i'-nahee/G1511present infinitive from 1510; to exist:--am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.

willing

communicate;κοινωνικόςkoinonikos/koy-no-nee-kos'/G2843from 2844; communicative, i.e. (pecuniarily) liberal:--willing to communicate.

willing:

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sociable

Topics

Commandments Liberality Minister (1)Rich, The Riches Works Works, Good

Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with 1 Timothy 6:18.

Matthew 5:16

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Luke 9:33

And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

Mark 14:6

And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

Mark 9:5

And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

Matthew 17:4

Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.

Matthew 26:10

When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

Frequently asked questions

What does 1 Timothy 6:18 say?

1 Timothy 6:18 (King James Version) reads: "That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; willing: or, sociable"

Is 1 Timothy 6:18 in the Old or New Testament?

1 Timothy 6:18 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 1 Timothy.

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