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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;
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 6 of 1 Timothy. The rich receive specific instructions: not to place their hope in wealth, but in God, and to be generous. Present possessions should become opportunities to lay up a firm foundation for the future.
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Compare 1 Timothy 6:17 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Den Reichen von dieser Welt gebiete, daß sie nicht stolz seien, auch nicht hoffen auf den ungewissen Reichtum, sondern auf den lebendigen Gott, der uns dargibt reichlich, allerlei zu genießen;
Español · RVR1909 A los ricos de este siglo manda que no sean altivos, ni pongan la esperanza en la incertidumbre de las riquezas, sino en el Dios vivo, que nos da todas las cosas en abundancia de que gocemos:
Español · NTBT Ordena a los ricos de esta era que no sean arrogantes ni pongan su esperanza en la incertidumbre de las riquezas, sino en Dios, quien nos proporciona todas las cosas en abundancia para disfrutarlas;
Français · LSG Recommande aux riches du présent siècle de ne pas être orgueilleux, et de ne pas mettre leur espérance dans des richesses incertaines, mais de la mettre en Dieu, qui nous donne avec abondance toutes choses pour que nous en jouissions.
Italiano · DIO1885 Dinunzia a’ ricchi nel presente secolo, che non sieno d’animo altiero, che non pongano la loro speranza nell’incertitudine delle ricchezze; ma nell’Iddio vivente, il qual ci porge doviziosamente ogni cosa, per goderne.
Português · ARC Manda aos ricos deste mundo que não sejam altivos, nem ponham a esperança na incerteza das riquezas, mas em Deus, que abundantemente nos dá todas as coisas para delas gozarmos;
中文 · RCUV 至於那些今世富足的人，你要囑咐他們不要自高，也不要倚賴靠不住的錢財；要倚靠那厚賜萬物給我們享受的上帝。
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