Parallel Verses New International Version Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. King James Bible 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; Darby Bible 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; World English Bible 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 the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; 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; -- 1 Timothy 6:17 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleCharge them that are rich - He had before, in 1 Timothy 6:9, 1 Timothy 6:10, given them a very awful lesson concerning their obtaining riches; and now he gives them one equally so concerning their use of them. That they be not high-minded - That they do not value themselves on account of their wealth, for this adds nothing to mind or moral worth. Nor trust in uncertain riches - Πλουτου αδηλοτητι· The uncertainty of riches; things which are never at a stay, are ever changing, and seldom continue long with one proprietor; therefore, as well as on many other accounts, they are not to be trusted in: they cannot give happiness, because they are not fixed and permanent; neither can they meet the wishes of an immortal spirit; but in the living God, who is the unchangeable fountain of perfection. Who giveth us richly all things to enjoy - Who not only has all good, but dispenses it liberally for the supply of the wants of all his creatures; and he does not give merely what is necessary, but he gives what tends to render life comfortable. The comforts of life come from God, as well as the necessaries. He not only gives us a bare subsistence, but he gives us enjoyments. Were it not for the oppression and rapine of wicked men, every situation and state in life would be comparatively comfortable. God gives liberally; man divides it badly. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Charge. See on ver. 1 Timothy 5:21 I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels... rich. Genesis 13:2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. that they. Psalm 73:5-9 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men... James 1:9,10 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted... trust. Job 31:24,25 If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, You are my confidence... Luke 12:15-21 And he said to them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness... uncertain riches. Gr. the uncertainty of riches. Proverbs 27:24 For riches are not for ever: and does the crown endure to every generation? but. Psalm 118:8,9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man... Jeremiah 17:7,8 Blessed is the man that trusts in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is... the living. See on ch. 1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves show of us what manner of entering in we had to you... who. Psalm 104:28 That you give them they gather: you open your hand, they are filled with good. richly. Titus 3:6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior; *marg: Library The Conduct that Secures the Real Life'Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.'--1 TIM. vi. 19. In the first flush of the sense of brotherhood, the Church of Jerusalem tried the experiment of having all things in common. It was not a success, it was soon abandoned, it never spread. In the later history of the Church, and especially in these last Pauline letters, we see clearly that distinctions of pecuniary position were very definitely marked amongst the … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Temporal Advantages. The Light of Glory. Wherefore Even they which Having Relinquished or Distributed their Former... Cross References Psalm 62:10 Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them. Proverbs 11:28 Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. Proverbs 23:5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle. Ecclesiastes 2:24 A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God, Jeremiah 49:4 Why do you boast of your valleys, boast of your valleys so fruitful? Unfaithful Daughter Ammon, you trust in your riches and say, 'Who will attack me?' Matthew 12:32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come. Luke 3:11 John answered, "Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same." 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