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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:19

Verse 19 19Laying up for themselves a good foundation Besides, he adds an incitement drawn from the promise of a reward; that, by bestowing and communicating, they will procure for themselves a better treasure than they can have on earth. By the word foundation he means a firm and lasting duration; for the spiritual riches which we “lay up for ourselves” in heaven, are not exposed to the ravages of worms or thieves, (Matthew 6:20,) or fires, but continue always to be placed beyond all danger.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:6-21

The contrast . There is no more effectual way of bringing out the peculiar beauties and excellences of any system or character than by contrasting with it the opposite system or character. Let us do this in regard to the two characters which are here brought before us, and the uses of money by them respectively. I. THE MONEY - LOVER . The love of money sits at the helm of his inner man. It is the spring of all his thoughts, desires, and actions. Observe what is his ruling... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:17

This present for this , A.V.; have their hope set on the uncertainty of for trust in uncertain , A.V.; on God for in the living God , A.V. and T.R. Charge ( παράγγελλε ); as in 1 Timothy 1:3 ; 1 Timothy 4:11 ; 1 Timothy 5:7 ; and in 1 Timothy 5:13 , and elsewhere frequently. Rich in this present world. Had St. Paul in his mind the parable of Dives and Lazarus (comp. Luke 16:19 , Luke 16:25 )? That they be not high-minded ( μὴ ὑψηλοφρονεῖν );... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:18

That they be ready for ready , A.V. Do good ( ἀγαθοεργεῖν ; here only, for the more common ἀγαθοποιεῖν ). That they be rich in good works ( 1 Timothy 5:10 , note); not merely in the perishing riches of this present world—the same sentiment as Matthew 6:19-21 ; Luke 12:33 and Luke 12:21 . Ready to distribute ( εὐμεταδότους ); here only in the New Testament, and rarely in later classical Greek. The opposite, "dose-handed," is δυσμετάδοτος The verb ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:19

The life which is life indeed for eternal life , A.V. and T.R. Laying up in store ( ἀποθησαυρίζοντες ); only here in the New Testament, but once in Wis. 3:3, and occasionally in classical Greek. A good foundation ( θεμέλιον καλόν ). The idea of a foundation is always maintained in the use of θεμέλιος , whether it is used literally or figuratively ( Luke 11:48 ; Ephesians 2:20 ; Revelation 21:14 , etc.). There is, at first sight, a manifest confusion of metaphors... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:17

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded - One of the evils to which they are particularly exposed. The idea is, that they should not value themselves on account of their wealth, or look down with pride and arrogance on their inferiors. They should not suppose that they are any better people or any nearer heaven, because they are wealthy. Property really makes no distinction in the great things that pertain to character and salvation, It does not necessarily make... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:18

That they do good - On the duty enjoined in this verse, see Galatians 6:10 note; Hebrews 13:10 note.That they be rich in good works - “That their good works may be as abundant as their riches.”Ready to distribute - To divide with others; compare Acts 4:34. The meaning is, that they should be liberal, or bountiful.Willing to communicate - Margin, or “sociable.” The translation in the text is a more correct rendering of the Greek. The idea is, that they should be willing to share their blessings... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:19

Laying up in store for themselves ... - The meaning of this verse is, that they were to make such a use of their property that it would contribute to their eternal welfare. It might be the means of exalted happiness and honor in heaven, if they would so use it as not to interfere with religion in the soul, and so as to do the most good possible. See the sentiment in this verse explained at length in the notes on Luke 16:9. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 6:17-19

1 Timothy 6:17-19. What follows seems to be a kind of postscript. Charge them that are rich in this world Rich in such beggarly riches as this world affords. For the clause, εν τω νυν αιωνι , seems evidently to be added to extenuate the value of riches, which extend only to this transitory and precarious world, and cannot attend us into the other; nor, if they did, could at all influence our happiness there; that they be not high-minded That they do not think better of themselves on... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:17-21

The wealthy (6:17-21)One danger with wealth is that when people have financial independence, they may not trust God as they should. Instead of hoarding their riches, they should use them to help others. In this way they will be investing in something far more lasting than earthly wealth. They will be building a life far more enduring than earthly life (17-19).Paul brings his letter to a close by reminding Timothy of two of its chief points. First, Timothy must preserve and pass on the true... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 6:19

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:6-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:17

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:18

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 6:19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 6:17-21

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