18. do good —like God Himself ( Psalms 119:68 ; Acts 14:17 ) and Christ ( Acts 10:38 ). TITTMANN translates, "to do," or "act well"; as the Greek for "to be beneficent" is a distinct word, agathopoiein. rich in good works —so "rich in faith," which produces good works ( Acts 10:38- : ). Contrasted with "rich in this world," Acts 10:38- : . Literally, it is "rich in honorable (right) works." Greek, " kalois, " " ergois, " are works good or right in themselves: " agathois, " good to another. ready to distribute —free givers [ALFORD]; the heart not cleaving to possessions, but ready to impart to others. willing to communicate —ready contributors [ALFORD]: liberal in admitting others to share our goods in common with ourselves ( Galatians 6:6 ; Hebrews 13:16 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-19" class="com-number"
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