1 Timothy 6:16-21

16 the [one who] alone possesses immortality, who lives [in] unapproachable light, whom no human being has seen nor is able to see, to whom [be] honor and eternal power. Amen.

Instructions to the Rich

17 Command those [who are] rich in this present age not to be proud and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of riches, but in God, who provides us all [things] richly for enjoyment,
18 to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, sharing freely,
19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the future, in order that they may take hold of [what is] truly life.

Final Charge and Benediction

20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted [to you]. Turn away from pointless empty talk and contradictions of [what is] falsely called knowledge,
21 which some, [by] professing [it], have deviated concerning the faith. Grace [be] with you [all].

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Footnotes 1

  • [a]. *Here "[by]" is supplied as a component of the participle ("professing") which is understood as means
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