1 Timothy 6:17-19
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17 As for those who in the present age are rich, command them not to be haughty or to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches but rather on God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.(A) 18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share,(B) 19 thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.
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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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