1 Timothy 6:18

The instruction to the rich to 'do good, to be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate' (koinōnikous) belongs to the Pastoral Epistles' constructive theology of wealth as a resource for generosity rather than either an unambiguous sign of blessing or an obstacle to salvation. The Greek koinōnikous ('willing to communicate/share') draws on the community-life vocabulary of koinōnia that Paul uses elsewhere for Christian fellowship, suggesting that economic generosity is an expression of ecclesial communion rather than merely philanthropy. The following verse (6:19) frames this generosity as 'laying up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the time to come,' providing an eschatological rationale — echoing Jesus' teaching about treasure in heaven (Matthew 6:19–21). The verse is important for Christian economic ethics and for understanding how the Pastorals engage the wealth of urban Christians in the Pauline mission.