1 Timothy 6:17 “Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and…”

1 Timothy 6:17

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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;

World English Bible

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;

American Standard Version

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;

Geneva Bible 1599

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, and that they trust not in vncertaine riches, but in the liuing God, (which giueth vs aboundantly, all things to enioy)

Darby Translation

Enjoin on those rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to trust on the uncertainty of riches; but in the God who affords us all things richly for [our] enjoyment;

Young's Literal Translation

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; —

Bible in Basic English

Give orders to those who have money and goods in this life, not to be lifted up in their minds, or to put their hope in the uncertain chances of wealth, but in God who gives us in full measure all things for our use;

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Cross references

“Charge”

1 Timothy 1:3 1 Timothy 6:13 1 Timothy 5:21

1 Timothy 1:3 · BSB

As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines

1 Timothy 6:13 · BSB

I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:

1 Timothy 5:21 · BSB

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.

“rich”

Matthew 19:23 Genesis 13:2 Job 1:1–3 Luke 19:2 Matthew 27:57 Luke 19:9

Matthew 19:23 · BSB

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Genesis 13:2 · BSB

And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.

Job 1:1–3 · BSB

There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing God and shunning evil.

Luke 19:2 · BSB

And there was a man named Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector, who was very wealthy.

Matthew 27:57 · BSB

When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who himself was a disciple of Jesus.

Luke 19:9 · BSB

Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because this man too is a son of Abraham.

“that they”

Proverbs 30:9 Deuteronomy 8:17 Daniel 5:19–23 Romans 11:20 2 Chronicles 26:16 Ezekiel 16:56

Proverbs 30:9 · BSB

Otherwise, I may have too much and deny You, saying, ‘Who is the LORD?’ Or I may become poor and steal, profaning the name of my God.

Deuteronomy 8:17 · BSB

You might say in your heart, “The power and strength of my hands have made this wealth for me.”

Daniel 5:19–23 · BSB

Because of the greatness that He bestowed on him, the people of every nation and language trembled in fear before him. He killed whom he wished and kept alive whom he wished; he exalted whom he wished and humbled whom he…

Romans 11:20 · BSB

That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.

2 Chronicles 26:16 · BSB

But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.

Ezekiel 16:56 · BSB

Did you not treat your sister Sodom as an object of scorn in the day of your pride,

“trust”

Proverbs 11:28 Psalm 52:7 Psalm 62:10 Luke 12:15–21 Ephesians 5:5 Mark 10:24

Proverbs 11:28 · BSB

He who trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like foliage.

Psalm 52:7 · BSB

“Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.”

Psalm 62:10 · BSB

Place no trust in extortion or false hope in stolen goods. If your riches increase, do not set your heart upon them.

Luke 12:15–21 · BSB

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.”

Ephesians 5:5 · BSB

For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Mark 10:24 · BSB

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!

“uncertain riches”

Proverbs 27:24 Proverbs 23:5 Ecclesiastes 5:13 Ecclesiastes 5:14

Proverbs 27:24 · BSB

for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation.

Proverbs 23:5 · BSB

When you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.

Ecclesiastes 5:13 · BSB

There is a grievous evil I have seen under the sun: wealth hoarded to the harm of its owner,

Ecclesiastes 5:14 · BSB

or wealth lost in a failed venture, so when that man has a son there is nothing to pass on.

“but”

Psalm 62:8 Psalm 84:11 Psalm 84:12 Psalm 118:8 Psalm 118:9 Jeremiah 17:7

Psalm 62:8 · BSB

Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah

Psalm 84:11 · BSB

For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.

Psalm 84:12 · BSB

O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!

Psalm 118:8 · BSB

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.

Psalm 118:9 · BSB

It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.

Jeremiah 17:7 · BSB

But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him.

“the living”

1 Timothy 4:10 1 Thessalonians 1:9 1 Timothy 3:15

1 Timothy 4:10 · BSB

To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.

1 Thessalonians 1:9 · BSB

For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God

1 Timothy 3:15 · BSB

in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

“who”

Psalm 104:28 Acts 17:25 Matthew 6:32 Acts 14:27

Psalm 104:28 · BSB

When You give it to them, they gather it up; when You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good things.

Acts 17:25 · BSB

Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.

Matthew 6:32 · BSB

For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

Acts 14:27 · BSB

When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

“richly”

Colossians 3:16 Titus 3:6 Ecclesiastes 5:18 Ecclesiastes 5:19

Colossians 3:16 · BSB

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Titus 3:6 · BSB

This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

Ecclesiastes 5:18 · BSB

Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in all the labor one does under the sun during the few days of life that God has given him—for this is his lot.

Ecclesiastes 5:19 · BSB

Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God.

Also

Acts 14:17 Titus 2:12 2 Timothy 4:10

Acts 14:17 · BSB

Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”

Titus 2:12 · BSB

It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

2 Timothy 4:10 · BSB

because Demas, in his love of this world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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.

18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

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