1 Timothy 6:17 nasb — Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches…

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"Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy."

— 1 Timothy 6:17, NASB

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1 Timothy 6 — Context

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that you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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which He will bring about at the proper time--He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

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who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

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Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.

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Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,

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storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.

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O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called "knowledge"--

1 Timothy 6:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 6:17 say?
1 Timothy 6:17 in the NASB reads: “Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.”
Where is 1 Timothy 6:17 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 6:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 17.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 6:17.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 6:17 in?
1 Timothy 6:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 6:17?
1 Timothy 6:17 reads (NASB): “Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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