That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute , willing to communicate;
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Gill's Exposition
That they do good,.... Rich men sometimes do much ill to themselves, to the hurt of their bodies, by luxury, intemperance, and debauchery, and to their souls, to the ruin of them; and to others by…
Barnes' Notes
That they do good - On the duty enjoined in this verse, see Gal 6:10 note; Heb 13:10 note. That they be rich in good works - “That their good works may be as abundant as their riches.” Ready to…
Adam Clarke
That they do good - That they relieve the wants of their fellow creatures, according to the abundance which God has given them. The highest luxury a human being can enjoy on this side of the…
The apostle here charges Timothy to keep this commandment (that is, the whole work of his ministry, all the trust reposed in him, all the service expected from him) without spot, unrebukable; he must…
Cambridge Bible
thatthey do good Another of the many compound words; used however (according to the right reading) of God in providence, Act 14:17, -in that He did good;" stronger than the ordinary word (e.g. Luk…
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