Instructions to the Rich

17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain (A)riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things (B)to enjoy.

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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 (A)Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, (B)gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with (C)food and gladness.”

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17 Yet he has not left himself without testimony:(A) He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons;(B) he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.”(C)

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28 (A)He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But (B)the righteous will flourish like foliage.

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28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,(A)
    but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.(B)

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10 For to this end [a]we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, (A)who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 4:10 NU we labor and strive,

10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God,(A) who is the Savior of all people,(B) and especially of those who believe.

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With God All Things Are Possible(A)

23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that (B)it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

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23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich(A) to enter the kingdom of heaven.

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24 For riches are not forever,
Nor does a crown endure to all generations.

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24 for riches do not endure forever,(A)
    and a crown is not secure for all generations.

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The Perspective of Rich and Poor

Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because (A)as a flower of the field he will pass away.

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Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.(A) 10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower.(B)

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For they themselves declare concerning us (A)what manner of entry we had to you, (B)and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,

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for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned(A) to God from idols(B) to serve the living and true God,(C)

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20 Well said. Because of (A)unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear.

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20 Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith.(A) Do not be arrogant,(B) but tremble.(C)

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“Blessed(A) is the man who trusts in the Lord,
And whose hope is the Lord.
For he shall be (B)like a tree planted by the waters,
Which spreads out its roots by the river,
And will not [a]fear when heat comes;
But its leaf will be green,
And will not be anxious in the year of drought,
Nor will cease from yielding fruit.

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 17:8 Qr., Tg. see

“But blessed(A) is the one who trusts(B) in the Lord,
    whose confidence is in him.
They will be like a tree planted by the water
    that sends out its roots by the stream.(C)
It does not fear when heat comes;
    its leaves are always green.
It has no worries in a year of drought(D)
    and never fails to bear fruit.”(E)

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12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,

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12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions,(A) and to live self-controlled,(B) upright and godly lives(C) in this present age,

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16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another (A)in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

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16 Let the message of Christ(A) dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom(B) through psalms,(C) hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.(D)

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Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.

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A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy.

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