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that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
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The Purpose of Riches
Commentators explain that this verse provides a "remedy" for the temptations of wealth by defining its proper use. Riches are not an end in themselves but a God-given resource and opportunity. As the Expositor's Bible Commentary notes, wealth imposes a heavy responsibility, and the greater the means, the greater the obligation to do good.
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1 Timothy
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 they do good (αγαθοεργειν). Late word (αγαθος, εργω), in N.T. only here and Ac 14:17.
Rich in good works
19th Century
Anglican
That they do good, that they be rich in good works.—These words—coming directly after the statement that the good and ple…
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The wealthy are to use their money “to do good” (GK 14; cf. Acts 14:17) and are “to be rich in good deeds.” Wealth imposes a heavy respo…
16th Century
Protestant
To do good He adds another remedy to the former, to correct the sinful dispositions of rich men, by stating authoritatively what is the la…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That they do good Rich men sometimes do much ill to themselves, to the hurt of their bodies, by luxury, intemperance…
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Being rich in this world is wholly different from being rich towards God. Nothing is more uncertain than worldly wealth. Those who are rich must re…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, he dealt with instructing people of low status; here he returns to his subject and instructs Timothy on how to deal with the rich. He d…
