1 Timothy 6:17-19
New American Standard Bible
17 Instruct those who are rich in (A)this present world (B)not to be conceited or to (C)set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, (D)who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. 18 Instruct 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 truly life.
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- 1 Timothy 6:18 Or deeds
1 Timothy 6:17-19
New English Translation
17 Command those who are rich in this world’s goods[a] not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain,[b] but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. 18 Tell them to do good,[c] to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.[d] 19 In this way they will save up[e] a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation[f] for the future and so lay hold of[g] what is truly life.
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- 1 Timothy 6:17 tn Grk “in the present age.”
- 1 Timothy 6:17 tn Grk “in uncertainty.”
- 1 Timothy 6:18 tn Grk “to do good” (the continuation of 6:17). Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started at the beginning of v. 18.
- 1 Timothy 6:18 tn Grk “to be generous,” “sharing.”
- 1 Timothy 6:19 tn Grk “saving up” (the continuation of 6:18). Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started at the beginning of v. 19.
- 1 Timothy 6:19 tn Grk “treasuring up a good foundation.”
- 1 Timothy 6:19 tn Grk “that they may lay hold of.”
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