1 Timothy 6:17-19

King James Version

¹⁷Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

¹⁸That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

¹⁹Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

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1 Timothy 6:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷Command 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) ¹⁸Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,^(E) and to be generous and willing to share.^(F) ¹⁹In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves^(G) as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of^(H) the life that is truly life.

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1 Timothy 6:17-19

English Standard Version

¹⁷As 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. ¹⁸They are to do good, ^(F)to be rich in good works, to be generous and ^(G)ready to share, ¹⁹thus ^(H)storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may ^(I)take hold of ^(J)that which is truly life.

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1 Timothy 6:17-19

New American Standard Bible 1995

¹⁷Instruct 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. ¹⁸Instruct them to do good, to be rich in ^(E)good ^[a]works, ^(F)to be generous and ready to share, ¹⁹^(G)storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may ^(H)take hold of that which is life indeed.