1 Timothy 6:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 6:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 6:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; willing...: or, sociabl..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 6:18 — KJV
“That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; willing...: or, sociable”
— 1 Timothy 6:18 (KJV)
1 Timothy 6:18 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 6:18
“And Joseph made ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen, and presented himself unto him; and he fell on his neck, and wept on his neck a good while.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:18: good, ready
“About forty thousand prepared for war passed over before the LORD unto battle, to the plains of Jericho. prepared: or, ready armed”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:18: rich, ready
“These are the countries which Moses did distribute for inheritance in the plains of Moab, on the other side Jordan, by Jericho, eastward.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:18: rich, distribute
“And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:18: good, works
“And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:18: good, rich
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