17 Command those who are rich(A) in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth,(B) which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God,(C) who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.(D)

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17 As for the rich in (A)this present age, charge them (B)not to be haughty, nor (C)to set their hopes on (D)the uncertainty of riches, but on God, (E)who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

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Instructions to the Rich

17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant(A) or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God,[a] who richly provides us with all things(B) to enjoy.

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Footnotes

  1. 6:17 Other mss read on the living God

17 Instruct those who are rich in (A)this present world (B)not to be conceited or to (C)fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, (D)who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.

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