1 Timothy 6:17

17 Instruct those who are rich in 1this present world 2not to be conceited or to 3fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, 4who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.

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1 Timothy 6:17 In-Context

15 which He will bring about at the proper time -He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,
16 who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
17 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.
18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,
19 storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Matthew 12:32; 2 Timothy 4:10; Titus 2:12
  • 2. Psalms 62:10; Luke 12:20; Romans 11:20; 1 Timothy 6:9
  • 3. 1 Timothy 4:10
  • 4. Acts 14:17
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