King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
Complete Jewish Bible:
Charge them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous and ready to share.
Berean Standard Bible:
Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
American Standard Version:
that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
That they do good{G14}, that they be rich{G4147} in{G1722} good{G2570} works{G2041}, ready to distribute{G1511}{G2130}, willing to communicate{G2843};
Cross-References (KJV):
Hebrews 13:16
- But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
1 John 3:17
- But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
Romans 12:8
- Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Psalms 37:3
- Trust in the LORD, and do good; [so] shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
Luke 12:21
- So [is] he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Titus 2:14
- Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Titus 3:8
- [This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
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Commentary for 1 Timothy 6:18
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G14
There are 2734 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀγαθοεργέω
Transliteration: agathoergéō
Pronunciation: ag-ath-er-gheh'-o
Description: from ἀγαθός and ἔργον; to work good:--do good. - Strong's Number: G4147
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πλουτέω
Transliteration: ploutéō
Pronunciation: ploo-teh'-o
Description: from πλουτίζω; to be (or become) wealthy (literally or figuratively):--be increased with goods, (be made, wax) rich. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G2570
There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καλός
Transliteration: kalós
Pronunciation: kal-os'
Description: of uncertain affinity; properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from ἀγαθός, which is properly intrinsic):--X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy. - Strong's Number: G2041
There are 161 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔργον
Transliteration: érgon
Pronunciation: er'-gon
Description: from a primary (but obsolete) (to work); toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act:--deed, doing, labour, work. - Strong's Number: G1511
There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἶναι
Transliteration: eînai
Pronunciation: i'-nahee
Description: present infinitive from εἰμί; to exist:--am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was. - Strong's Number: G2130
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εὐμετάδοτος
Transliteration: eumetádotos
Pronunciation: yoo-met-ad'-ot-os
Description: from εὖ and a presumed derivative of μεταδίδωμι; good at imparting, i.e. liberal:--ready to distribute. - Strong's Number: G2843
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κοινωνικός
Transliteration: koinōnikós
Pronunciation: koy-no-nee-kos'
Description: from κοινωνός; communicative, i.e. (pecuniarily) liberal:--willing to communicate.