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;
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
1 Timothy 6:17 in context
1 Timothy 6:14–20
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that you keep the commandment without spot, blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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which at the right time he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords.
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He alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen nor can see, to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen.
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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;
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that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;
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laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.
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Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge,
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