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Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. <a href="/esv/1_timothy/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. <a href="/bsb/1_timothy/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Instruct the rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to have hope in the uncertainty of riches, but on God, the One richly providing us all things for enjoyment; <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/6.htm">King James Bible</a> Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; <a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. <a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. <a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. <a href="/lsb/1_timothy/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty or to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. <a href="/amp/1_timothy/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As for the rich in this present world, instruct them not to be conceited and arrogant, nor to set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. <a href="/csb/1_timothy/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. <a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. <a href="/asv/1_timothy/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; <a href="/cev/1_timothy/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Warn the rich people of this world not to be proud or to trust in wealth that is easily lost. Tell them to have faith in God, who is rich and blesses us with everything we need to enjoy life. <a href="/erv/1_timothy/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; <a href="/gwt/1_timothy/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Tell those who have the riches of this world not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, they should place their confidence in God who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. <a href="/gnt/1_timothy/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> Command those who are rich in the things of this life not to be proud, but to place their hope, not in such an uncertain thing as riches, but in God, who generously gives us everything for our enjoyment. <a href="/isv/1_timothy/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. <a href="/msb/1_timothy/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in the living God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. <a href="/net/1_timothy/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. <a href="/nheb/1_timothy/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; <a href="/wbt/1_timothy/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; <a href="/wey/1_timothy/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Impress on those who are rich in the present age that they must not be haughty nor set their hopes on riches--that unstable foundation--but on God who provides us richly with all things for our enjoyment. <a href="/web/1_timothy/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Charge those rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to hope in the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, who is giving to us all things richly for enjoyment— <a href="/blb/1_timothy/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Instruct the rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to have hope in the uncertainty of riches, but on God, the One richly providing us all things for enjoyment; <a href="/ylt/1_timothy/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Those rich in the present age charge thou not to be high-minded, nor to hope in the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, who is giving to us all things richly for enjoyment; -- <a href="/slt/1_timothy/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> To the rich now in this life, proclaim not to be highminded, nor to be hoping upon the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, offering us all things richly for profit;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_timothy/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Charge the rich of this world not to be highminded, nor to trust in the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, (who giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy,) <a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Instruct the wealthy of this age not to have a superior attitude, nor to hope in the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, who offers us everything in abundance to enjoy, <a href="/nabre/1_timothy/6.htm">New American Bible</a> Tell the rich in the present age not to be proud and not to rely on so uncertain a thing as wealth but rather on God, who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. <a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty, or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Charge those who are rich in this world, that they be not proud, nor trust in the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God who gives us all things so abundantly for our comfort; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> I command the rich of this world that they not be lifted up in their minds and that they would not trust upon wealth because there is no certainty concerning it, but upon THE LIVING GOD, who gives richly to us all for our comfort,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Charge those who are rich in this age, that they be not proud, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us all things richly for our enjoyment, <a href="/godbey/1_timothy/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Charge the rich in this world not to think high things, nor to hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who richly supplies us all things for our enjoyment; <a href="/haweis/1_timothy/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Charge the rich in this world not to be lifted up with pride, nor to trust on the stability of wealth, but on the living God, who giveth us richly all things for our enjoyment; <a href="/mace/1_timothy/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Charge those that are rich in this world, not to be elated, not to depend upon their perishable wealth, but upon the God of life, who furnishes us with every thing in plenty for our enjoyment; <a href="/wey/1_timothy/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Impress on those who are rich in the present age that they must not be haughty nor set their hopes on riches--that unstable foundation--but on God who provides us richly with all things for our enjoyment. <a href="/worrell/1_timothy/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Charge those who are rich in this present age, not to be high-minded, nor to have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, Who giveth us richly all things for enjoyment; <a href="/worsley/1_timothy/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Charge them, that are rich in this world, not to be high-minded nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who richly affords us all things for enjoyment: charge them to do good, <a href="/parallel/1_timothy/6-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=1004" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/6.htm">A Charge to the Rich</a> 16He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. 17<a href="/greek/3853.htm" title="3853: parangelle (V-PMA-2S) -- To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin.">Instruct</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who are</a> <a href="/greek/4145.htm" title="4145: plousiois (Adj-DMP) -- Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with.">rich</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">present</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōni (N-DMS) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">age</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/5309.htm" title="5309: hypsēlophronein (V-PNA) -- To be high-minded, proud. From a compound of hupselos and phren; to be lofty in mind, i.e. Arrogant.">to be conceited</a> <a href="/greek/3366.htm" title="3366: mēde (Conj) -- And not, not even, neither?nor. From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor.">and not</a> <a href="/greek/1679.htm" title="1679: ēlpikenai (V-RNA) -- To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide.">to put their hope</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/83.htm" title="83: adēlotēti (N-DFS) -- The quality of being unseen (of disappearing), indefiniteness, uncertainty. From adelos; uncertainty.">the uncertainty</a> <a href="/greek/4149.htm" title="4149: ploutou (N-GMS) -- From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment.">of wealth,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4146.htm" title="4146: plousiōs (Adv) -- Richly, abundantly. Adverb from plousios; copiously.">richly</a> <a href="/greek/3930.htm" title="3930: parechonti (V-PPA-DMS) -- From para and echo; to hold near, i.e. Present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion.">provides</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all things</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">for us</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/619.htm" title="619: apolausin (N-AFS) -- The faculty or experience of enjoyment. From a comparative of apo and lauo; full enjoyment.">enjoy.</a> 18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a> Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. <a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15-21</a> And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” / Then He told them a parable: “The ground of a certain rich man produced an abundance. / So he thought to himself, ‘What shall I do, since I have nowhere to store my crops?’ ... <a href="/james/5-1.htm">James 5:1-3</a> Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. / Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. / Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. <a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a> He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage. <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10-15</a> He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. / When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes? / The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of the rich man permits him no sleep. ... <a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Mark 10:23-25</a> Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!” / And the disciples were amazed at His words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! / It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Luke 16:19-31</a> Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. / And a beggar named Lazarus lay at his gate, covered with sores / and longing to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ... <a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21-24</a> Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” / When the young man heard this, he went away in sorrow, because he had great wealth. / Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. ... <a href="/james/1-10.htm">James 1:10-11</a> But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. / For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits. <a href="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Proverbs 23:4-5</a> Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself. / When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky. <a href="/psalms/62-10.htm">Psalm 62:10</a> Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them. <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a> This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. <a href="/luke/18-24.htm">Luke 18:24-25</a> Seeing the man’s sadness, Jesus said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! / Indeed, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” <a href="/revelation/3-17.htm">Revelation 3:17-18</a> You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. / I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not exposed, and salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a> Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;Charge.<a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">1 Timothy 6:13</a> I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;<a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">1 Timothy 1:3</a> As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,<a href="/1_timothy/5-21.htm">1 Timothy 5:21</a> I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.rich.<a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2</a> And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.<a href="/job/1-1.htm">Job 1:1-3</a> There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil… <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23</a> Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.that they.<a href="/deuteronomy/6-10.htm">Deuteronomy 6:10-12</a> And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not, … <a href="/deuteronomy/8-17.htm">Deuteronomy 8:17</a> And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.<a href="/deuteronomy/33-15.htm">Deuteronomy 33:15</a> And for the chief things of the ancient mountains, and for the precious things of the lasting hills,trust.<a href="/job/31-24.htm">Job 31:24,25</a> If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence; … <a href="/psalms/52-7.htm">Psalm 52:7</a> Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.<a href="/psalms/62-10.htm">Psalm 62:10</a> Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.uncertain riches.<a href="/proverbs/23-5.htm">Proverbs 23:5</a> Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.<a href="/proverbs/27-24.htm">Proverbs 27:24</a> For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?<a href="/ecclesiastes/5-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:13,14</a> There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/5-9.htm">Age</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-4.htm">Conceited</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-3.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-3.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/romans/12-16.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Highminded</a> <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">High-Minded</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-5.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-5.htm">Hopes</a> <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Impress</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">Money</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">Present</a> <a href="/galatians/3-5.htm">Provides</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Richly</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Supplies</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-10.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-8.htm">Uncertain</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-5.htm">Uncertainty</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-6.htm">Unstable</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-7.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Age</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">Arrogant</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-14.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">Command</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">Conceited</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-25.htm">Enjoy</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">Haughty</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">Highminded</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-4.htm">High-Minded</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-1.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/titus/3-7.htm">Hopes</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-7.htm">Impress</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-2.htm">Money</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-14.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Present</a> <a href="/revelation/13-17.htm">Provides</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-26.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/titus/3-6.htm">Richly</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">Supplies</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/james/1-8.htm">Uncertain</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Uncertainty</a> <a href="/james/1-8.htm">Unstable</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 6</div>1. <a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">Of the duty of servants.</a> 3. <a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">Not to have fellowship with newfangled teachers.</a> 6. <a href="/1_timothy/6-6.htm">Godliness is great gain;</a> 10. <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">and love of money the root of all evil.</a> 11. <a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">What Timothy is to flee, and what to follow.</a> 17. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">and whereof to admonish the rich.</a> 20. <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">To keep the purity of true doctrine, and to avoid godless ideas.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_timothy/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Instruct those who are rich in the present age This phrase addresses the wealthy within the early Christian community. In the Greco-Roman world, wealth was often seen as a sign of divine favor, yet the New Testament frequently warns against the spiritual dangers of riches (<a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Matthew 19:23-24</a>). The "present age" contrasts with the eternal perspective Christians are called to adopt, emphasizing the temporary nature of earthly wealth (<a href="/james/5.htm">James 5:1-3</a>).not to be conceited Pride is a common temptation for those with wealth, as it can lead to a false sense of self-sufficiency and superiority. <a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a> warns that pride precedes destruction. The Bible consistently teaches humility, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3-4</a>, where believers are encouraged to value others above themselves.and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth Wealth is described as uncertain because it can be lost or devalued, as illustrated in the parable of the rich fool (<a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a>). The Bible teaches that true security comes from God, not material possessions (<a href="/proverbs/11-28.htm">Proverbs 11:28</a>). This reflects the transient nature of earthly riches and the need for a foundation built on faith.but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy This phrase emphasizes God's role as the ultimate provider. <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a> states that every good and perfect gift is from above. The enjoyment of God's provisions is encouraged, but with gratitude and stewardship, recognizing that all blessings are from Him (<a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14</a>). This aligns with the biblical theme of God’s generosity and care for His creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and instruction for church leadership and Christian living. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and protégé of Paul, stationed in Ephesus, tasked with leading and instructing the church. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_rich.htm">The Rich</a> Individuals in the Ephesian church who possess material wealth and are being specifically addressed in this passage. 4. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> The city where Timothy was ministering, known for its wealth and commerce, which may have influenced the church's attitudes toward riches.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_conceit.htm">Avoiding Conceit</a> Wealth can lead to pride and self-reliance. Christians are called to humility, recognizing that all blessings come from God. <a href="/topical/t/the_uncertainty_of_wealth.htm">The Uncertainty of Wealth</a> Material wealth is temporary and unreliable. Believers should place their trust in God, who is constant and faithful. <a href="/topical/g/god_as_provider.htm">God as Provider</a> God provides for our needs and even our enjoyment. Recognizing His provision fosters gratitude and contentment. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_generosity.htm">Stewardship and Generosity</a> With wealth comes responsibility. Christians are encouraged to use their resources to bless others and further God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Focusing on eternal values rather than temporary riches aligns our hearts with God's purposes and leads to true fulfillment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_timothy_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 6</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_desires.htm">What does the Bible say about pleasures and passions?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_christians_view_hume's_ideas.htm">Is money the solution to everything?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_secular_societies_thrive.htm">Why do societies with higher secularism have higher well-being indices?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_wealth_secure_eternal_friends.htm">How can worldly wealth secure eternal friendships?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) Charge them that are rich.--Paul had traced up the error of the false teachers--against whose work and influence he had so earnestly warned Timothy--to covetousness, to an unholy love of money; he then spoke of this unhappy covetousness--this greed of gain, this wish to be rich--as the root of every evil. From this fatal snare he warned the "man of God" to flee, bidding him take courage in the high service to which he was dedicated, and to be fearless of all consequences, for he served the King of kings. But in the congregations of Ephesus there were many, owing to birth or to other circumstances, already rich and powerful, already in the possession of gold and rank, in varied degrees. Before closing the letter to the chief pastor, Timothy, he must add a word of encouragement and also of special warning to these. Above all things he would have no mistake as to his meaning: the wish to be rich was a sure root of error and of evil, but the being rich was a very different thing; this class was surrounded, indeed, with special perils, but still, even "as rich" they might serve God faithfully. So in his charge to them he commands them not to strip themselves of their wealth, but to use it wisely, generously.In this world.--The Greek word rendered "world" signifies, in its literal sense, age, and includes the period which closes with the second coming of the Lord. Now, as St; Paul had just made a reference to the probable speedy coming of the Lord in judgment in Timothy's lifetime, the words "the rich in this world" have a special signification. Very fleeting indeed will be those riches of which their possessors were so foolishly proud [be not high-minded, St. Paul urges]; these riches were a possession always terminable with life--possibly, let them bear in mind, much sooner.Nor trust in uncertain riches.--The literal translation of the Greek here is more forcible--"nor trust in the uncertainty of riches." Uncertainty--for (1) the very duration of life, even for a day, is uncertain; and (2) the numberless accidents of life--in war, for instance, and commerce--are perpetually reminding us of the shifting nature of these earthly possessions.But in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.--The Greek word rendered "living" does not occur in the more ancient authorities. Its removal from the text in nowise alters the sense of the passage. The rich should set their affections and place their trust, not in these uncertain riches, but in God, the bestower of them, who wills, too, that His creatures should find pleasure in these His gifts--given to us to enjoy.This is another of the many sayings of the old man St. Paul, in which he urges on the people of God, that their kind Master in heaven not only allows men reasonable pleasures and gratifications, but even Himself abundantly provides such for them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 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 <a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">1 Timothy 1:3</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/4-11.htm">1 Timothy 4:11</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/5-7.htm">1 Timothy 5:7</a>; and in ver. 13, and elsewhere frequently. Rich in this present world. Had St. Paul in his mind the parable of Dives and Lazarus (comp. <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Luke 16:19, 25</a>)? That they be not high-minded (μὴ ὑψηλοφρονεῖν); elsewhere only in <a href="/romans/11-20.htm">Romans 11:20</a>. The words compounded with ὑψηλός have mostly a bad sense - "haughtiness," "boastfulness," and the like. The uncertainty (ἀδηλότητι); here only in the New Testament, but used in the same sense in Polybius (see ἄδηλος in <a href="/1_corinthians/14-8.htm">1 Corinthians 14:8</a>; and ἀδήλως in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-6.htm">1 Corinthians 9:6</a>). The A.V., though less literal, expresses the sense much better than the R.V., which is hardly good English. Who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; for enjoyment. The gifts are God's. Trust, therefore, in the Giver, not in the gift. The gift is uncertain; the Giver liveth forever. (For the sentiment that God is the Giver of all good, comp. <a href="/james/1-17.htm">James 1:17</a>; <a href="/psalms/104-28.htm">Psalm 104:28</a>; <a href="/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16</a>, etc.) <a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/6-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Instruct παράγγελλε (parangelle) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3853.htm">Strong's 3853: </a> To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin. those who are Τοῖς (Tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. rich πλουσίοις (plousiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4145.htm">Strong's 4145: </a> Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. present νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. age αἰῶνι (aiōni) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. to be conceited ὑψηλοφρονεῖν (hypsēlophronein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5309.htm">Strong's 5309: </a> To be high-minded, proud. From a compound of hupselos and phren; to be lofty in mind, i.e. Arrogant. [and] not μηδὲ (mēde) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3366.htm">Strong's 3366: </a> And not, not even, neither?nor. From me and de; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor. to put their hope ἠλπικέναι (ēlpikenai) Verb - Perfect Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1679.htm">Strong's 1679: </a> To hope, hope for, expect, trust. From elpis; to expect or confide. in ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [the] uncertainty ἀδηλότητι (adēlotēti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_83.htm">Strong's 83: </a> The quality of being unseen (of disappearing), indefiniteness, uncertainty. From adelos; uncertainty. of wealth, πλούτου (ploutou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4149.htm">Strong's 4149: </a> From the base of pletho; wealth, i.e. money, possessions, or abundance, richness, valuable bestowment. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. in ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. God, Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. who τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. richly πλουσίως (plousiōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4146.htm">Strong's 4146: </a> Richly, abundantly. Adverb from plousios; copiously. provides παρέχοντι (parechonti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3930.htm">Strong's 3930: </a> From para and echo; to hold near, i.e. Present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion. all things πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. for us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. enjoy. ἀπόλαυσιν (apolausin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_619.htm">Strong's 619: </a> The faculty or experience of enjoyment. From a comparative of apo and lauo; full enjoyment. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 6:17 Charge those who are rich in this (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 6:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 6:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 6:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 6:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>