1 Timothy 6:18

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

"That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;" - 1 Timothy 6:18
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What does 1 Timothy 6:18 mean?

1 Timothy 6:18 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate." This verse is part of a letter written by the apostle Paul to his young protégé Timothy, who was serving as a leader in…

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Rich in Good Works: A Call to Generosity and Service

In the book of 1 Timothy, the Apostle Paul provides Timothy with numerous exhortations on how the church should conduct itself, particularly concerning wealth and the responsibilities that come with it. The verse we’re focusing on today is 1 Timothy 6:18, which states: "That…

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A Prayer of Abundance in Good Works

O gracious and loving Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and awe for Your infinite goodness and mercy. As I meditate on the words of 1 Timothy 6:18, I am reminded of the call to embody Your love through our actions: "That they do good, that they be…

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1 Timothy 6:18 - "That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;"
1 Timothy 6:18-19 - "They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life."
"They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life." - 1 Timothy 6:18-19
inapproachable light 1 Timothy 6:16
1 Timothy 6:6 - "But godliness with contentment is great gain."
1 Timothy 1:18 - "This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;"
1 Timothy 6:17-18 - "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; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;"
1 Timothy 6:8 - "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content."
1 Timothy 6:20 - "O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:"
"But godliness with contentment is great gain." - 1 Timothy 6:6
1 Timothy 6:21 - "Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen."
1 Timothy 5:6 - "But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth."
1 Timothy 1:6 - "From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;"
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 2:6 - "Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 5:18 - "For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward."
1 Timothy 6:7 - "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out."
1 Timothy 3:6 - "Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil."
1 Timothy 6:14 - "That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:"
1 Timothy 6:1 - "Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed."
1 Timothy 6:5 - "Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself."
1 Timothy 6:19 - "Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."
1 Timothy 6:9 - "But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition."
"And having food and raiment let us be therewith content." - 1 Timothy 6:8
1 Timothy 6:11 - "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."