Albert Barnes Commentary 1 Timothy 6:18

"that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;" — 1 Timothy 6:18 (ASV)

That they do good. On the duty instructed in this verse, see Galatians 6:10 and Hebrews 13:16.

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. The marginal reading is 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 Hebrews 13:16.

Compare the argument of Paul in 2 Corinthians 8:13–15 (see also 2 Corinthians 8:13; 2 Corinthians 8:14; and 2 Corinthians 8:15).