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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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 6:18 Or deeds

17 As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches but on God who richly furnishes us with everything to enjoy. 18 They are to do good, to be rich in good deeds, liberal and generous, 19 thus laying up for themselves a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life which is life indeed.

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