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1 Tim. 6:17 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Charge
paraggello (Greek #3853)
to transmit a message, i.e. (by implication) to enjoin
KJV usage: (give in) charge, (give) command(-ment), declare.
Pronounce: par-ang-gel'-lo
Origin: from 3844 and the base of 32
them that are rich
plousios (Greek #4145)
wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
KJV usage: rich.
Pronounce: ploo'-see-os
Origin: from 4149
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
this
nun (Greek #3568)
"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
KJV usage: henceforth, + hereafter, of late, soon, present, this (time). See also 3569, 3570.
Pronounce: noon
Origin: a primary particle of present time
world
aion (Greek #165)
properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world; specially (Jewish) a Messianic period (present or future)
KJV usage: age, course, eternal, (for) ever(-more), (n-)ever, (beginning of the , while the) world (began, without end). Compare 5550.
Pronounce: ahee-ohn'
Origin: from the same as 104
, that they be
hupselophroneo (Greek #5309)
to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant
KJV usage: be highminded.
Pronounce: hoop-say-lo-fron-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 5308 and 5424
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
highminded
hupselophroneo (Greek #5309)
to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant
KJV usage: be highminded.
Pronounce: hoop-say-lo-fron-eh'-o
Origin: from a compound of 5308 and 5424
, nor
mede (Greek #3366)
but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor
KJV usage: neither, nor (yet), (no) not (once, so much as).
Pronounce: may-deh'
Origin: from 3361 and 1161
trust
elpizo (Greek #1679)
to expect or confide
KJV usage: (have, thing) hope(-d) (for), trust.
Pronounce: el-pid'-zo
Origin: from 1680
c in
epi (Greek #1909)
properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.
KJV usage: about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ep-ee'
Origin: a primary preposition
θuncertain
adelotes (Greek #83)
uncertainty
KJV usage: X uncertain.
Pronounce: ad-ay-lot'-ace
Origin: from 82
riches
ploutos (Greek #4149)
wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
KJV usage: riches.
Pronounce: ploo'-tos
Origin: from the base of 4130
, but
alla (Greek #235)
properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
KJV usage: and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
Pronounce: al-lah'
Origin: neuter plural of 243
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the living
zao (Greek #2198)
to live (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
Pronounce: dzah'-o
Origin: a primary verb
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
, who giveth
parecho (Greek #3930)
to hold near, i.e. present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasion
KJV usage: bring, do, give, keep, minister, offer, shew, + trouble.
Pronounce: par-ekh'-o
Origin: from 3844 and 2192
us
hemin (Greek #2254)
to (or for, with, by) us
KJV usage: our, (for) us, we.
Pronounce: hay-meen'
Origin: dative case plural of 1473
richly
plousios (Greek #4146)
copiously
KJV usage: abundantly, richly.
Pronounce: ploo-see'-oce
Origin: adverb from 4145
all things
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
enjoy;*
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
apolausis (Greek #619)
full enjoyment
KJV usage: enjoy(-ment).
Pronounce: ap-ol'-ow-sis
Origin: from a comparative of 575 and λαύω (to enjoy)
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Psa. 62:10•  (Psa. 62:10)
θ
the uncertainty of.
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Eccl. 5:18‑19•  (Eccl. 5:18‑19)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Charge.
1 Tim. 6:13• 13I charge [thee] in the sight of God that keepeth all things alive, and Christ Jesus that witnessed before Pontius Pilate the good confession, (1 Tim. 6:13)
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1 Tim. 1:3• 3Even as when setting out for Macedonia I besought thee to remain in Ephesus, that thou mightest charge some not to be strange teachers, (1 Tim. 1:3)
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1 Tim. 5:21• 21I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels that thou keep these things apart from prejudice, doing nothing according to partiality. (1 Tim. 5:21)
rich.
Gen. 13:2•  (Gen. 13:2)
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Job 1:1‑3•  (Job 1:1‑3)
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Matt. 19:23• 23{i}And Jesus said to his disciples, Verily I say unto you, A rich man shall with difficulty enter into the kingdom of the heavens;{/i} (Matt. 19:23)
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Matt. 27:57• 57{i}Now when even was come there came a rich man of Arimathaea, his name Joseph, who also himself was a disciple to Jesus.{/i} (Matt. 27:57)
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Luke 19:2,9‑10• 2and behold a man by name called Zacchaeus, and he was chief tax-gatherer and he was rich.
 9And Jesus said to him, Today salvation is come to this house, inasmuch as he also is a son of Abraham:
 10for the Son of man came to seek and to save that which is lost. (Luke 19:2,9‑10)
that they.
Deut. 6:10‑12•  (Deut. 6:10‑12)
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Deut. 8:17•  (Deut. 8:17)
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Deut. 33:15•  (Deut. 33:15)
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2 Chron. 26:16•  (2 Chron. 26:16)
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2 Chron. 32:25‑26•  (2 Chron. 32:25‑26)
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Psa. 10:3‑4•  (Psa. 10:3‑4)
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Psa. 73:5‑9•  (Psa. 73:5‑9)
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Prov. 30:9•  (Prov. 30:9)
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Jer. 2:31•  (Jer. 2:31)
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Ezek. 16:49‑50,56•  (Ezek. 16:49‑50,56)
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Dan. 4:30•  (Dan. 4:30)
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Dan. 5:19‑23•  (Dan. 5:19‑23)
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Hos. 13:6•  (Hos. 13:6)
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Hab. 1:15‑16•  (Hab. 1:15‑16)
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Rom. 11:20• 20Right: through unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest through faith. Be not highminded, but fear; (Rom. 11:20)
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James 1:9‑10• 9But let the lowly brother glory in his elevation,
 10and the rich in his humiliation, because as flower of grass, he will pass away. (James 1:9‑10)
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Rev. 18:6‑7• 6Render to her as she also rendered, and double [the] double according to her works: in the cup which she mixed mix to her double.
 7How much she glorified herself and lived luxuriously, so much torment and mourning give her. Because in her heart she saith, I sit a queen and am no widow and shall in no wise see mourning; (Rev. 18:6‑7)
trust.
Job 31:24‑25•  (Job 31:24‑25)
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Psa. 52:7•  (Psa. 52:7)
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Psa. 62:10•  (Psa. 62:10)
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Prov. 11:28•  (Prov. 11:28)
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Jer. 9:23‑24•  (Jer. 9:23‑24)
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Mark 10:24• 24{i}And the disciples were amazed at his words.{/i} And Jesus answers again, and says to them, Children, how difficult it is for those who trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! (Mark 10:24)
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Luke 12:15‑21• 15{i}And{/i} he said to them, Take heed and keep yourselves from all covetousness, for [it is] not because a man is in abundance [that] his life is in his possessions.
 16{i}And{/i} he spoke a parable to them, saying, The land of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully;
 17and he reasoned within himself, saying, What shall I do, for I have not [a place] where I shall lay up my fruits?
 18{i}And{/i} he said, This will I do; I will take away my granaries, and build greater; and there I will lay up all my produce and my good things;
 19and I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much good things laid up for many years; repose thyself; eat, drink, be merry.
 20But God said unto him, Fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee; and whose shall be what thou hast prepared?
 21Thus is he who layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. (Luke 12:15‑21)
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Eph. 5:5• 5For this ye are aware of, knowing that no fornicator nor unclean nor covetous [person], who is an idolater, hath inheritance in the kingdom of the Christ and God. (Eph. 5:5)
uncertain riches.
Gr. the uncertainty of riches.
Prov. 23:5•  (Prov. 23:5)
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Prov. 27:24•  (Prov. 27:24)
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Eccl. 5:13‑14•  (Eccl. 5:13‑14)
but.
Psa. 62:8•  (Psa. 62:8)
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Psa. 84:11‑12•  (Psa. 84:11‑12)
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Psa. 118:8‑9•  (Psa. 118:8‑9)
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Jer. 17:7‑8•  (Jer. 17:7‑8)
the living.
1 Tim. 3:15• 15but if I should tarry, that thou mayest know how one ought to behave in God's house, seeing it is a living God's assembly, pillar and groundwork of the truth. (1 Tim. 3:15)
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1 Tim. 4:10• 10for unto this end we labour and suffer reproach, because we have our hope set on a living God who is Saviour of all men, especially of faithful [men]. (1 Tim. 4:10)
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1 Thess. 1:9• 9For they themselves report concerning us what sort of entrance we had unto you; and how ye turned unto God from idols to serve a living and true God, (1 Thess. 1:9)
who.
Psa. 104:28•  (Psa. 104:28)
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Matt. 6:32• 32For all these things the Gentiles seek after; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. (Matt. 6:32)
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Acts 14:27• 27And when they arrived and brought the assembly together, they repeated all things God had wrought with them, and how he had opened to the Gentiles a door of faith. (Acts 14:27)
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Acts 17:25• 25Nor is he served by human hands as needing something more, himself giving to all life, and breath, and all things. (Acts 17:25)
richly.
Eccl. 5:18‑19•  (Eccl. 5:18‑19)
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Col. 3:16• 16Let the word of the Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing each other with psalms, hymns, spiritual songs, in grace singing in your hearts to God. (Col. 3:16)
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Titus 3:6• 6which he poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; (Titus 3:6)
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Titus 3•  (Titus 3)
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• Yet is there no fanatical credit given to the garb or habit of poverty, no sanctimonious eschewing of ordinary food or shelter among the abodes of men (“On 1 Timothy 6:17-19” by W. Kelly)
• In effect He would have them sacrifice the present in view of the future, counting that not their own but His, and therefore with all freedom and cheerfulness as He loves in a giver, with their eye set on that which seems His only which He will give to be their own with Him forever. Does this seem folly to any who flatter themselves that they are wise and prudent? (“On 1 Timothy 6:17-19” by W. Kelly)
• God, who has not left Himself without witness of His goodness toward men, even among the heathen allowed to go on their own ways. Surely it is not less among His own family of grace, though He may for higher ends give them the fellowship of Christ's sufferings, being conformed unto His death. But He is none the less the God of all grace, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. (“On 1 Timothy 6:17-19” by W. Kelly)
• It is still the supreme and Creator-God who is before our eyes. (“1 Timothy 6” by J.N. Darby)
• The safeguard against these snares is found in trusting in the living God, Who giveth us richly all things to enjoy. However rich a man may be he cannot buy the things that God gives. However poor he can receive and enjoy what God gives. (“Warnings Against Pride of the Flesh and Instruction in Piety: 1 Timothy 6” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Enjoin on those rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to trust on the uncertainty of riches; but in the God who affords us all things richly for our enjoyment;

W. Kelly Translation

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Those rich in the present age charge not to be highminded, nor to set their hope on uncertainty of riches, but on thea God that affordeth us all things richly for enjoyment;

WK Translation Notes

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"Living" is here added by inferior authorities and so T. R., which also favour "in" rather than "on."