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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 6:18
18th Century
Theologian
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<…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 6:18
That they do good (αγαθοεργειν). Late word (αγαθος, εργω), in N.T. only here and Ac 14:17.
Rich in good works
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 6:18
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 6:18
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…
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 6:18
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 6:18
17th Century
Pastor
That they do good
Rich men sometimes do much ill to themselves, to the hurt of their bodies, by luxury, intemperance…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 6:17–21
17th Century
Minister
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…