John Calvin 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)

To do good He adds another remedy to the former, to correct the sinful dispositions of rich men, by stating authoritatively what is the lawful use of riches; for the richer any man is, the more abundant are his means of doing good to others; and because we are always slower than we should be in giving to the poor, he employs many words to commend that virtue.