1 TIMOTHY 6:17 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Charge 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;”
As for those who are rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything for enjoyment — Paul's charge (paraggellō) to the wealthy forbids two vices: hautainō (pride) and elpis (hope) anchored in the adēlotes (uncertainty) of wealth. Instead, theopropia (God's generosity) provides all things (panta) for enjoyment (apolausia).
Church Fathers on 1 Timothy 6:17
He has well said, “rich in this world.” For there are others rich in the future world. And this advice he gives, knowing that nothing so generally produces pride and arrogance as wealth. To abate this, therefore, he immediately adds, “Nor trust in uncertain riches”; since that was the source of pride; inasmuch as he who hopes in God, is not elated. Why do you place your hopes upon what is instantly transferable? For such is wealth! And why do you hope on that of which you can…
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