1 Timothy 6:17

Conservative English Version

Warn the rich people of this world not to be proud or to trust in wealth that is easily lost. Tell them to have faith in God, who is rich and blesses us with everything we need to enjoy life.

Cross References

Genesis 13:2

Abram was very rich. He owned many cattle, sheep, and goats, and had a lot of silver and gold.

2 Chronicles 26:16

Uzziah became proud of his power, and this led to his downfall. One day, Uzziah disobeyed the LORD his God by going into the temple and burning incense as an offering to him.

Psalm 104:28

and you feed each one with your own hand, until they are full.

Psalm 52:7

"Just look at them now! Instead of trusting God, they trusted their wealth and their cruelty."

Psalm 62:10

Don't trust in violence or depend on dishonesty or rely on great wealth.

Psalm 62:8

Trust God, my friends, and always tell him each one of your concerns. God is our place of safety.

Proverbs 11:28

Trust in your wealth, and you will be a failure, but God's people will prosper like healthy plants.

Proverbs 23:5

Your money flies away before you know it, just like an eagle suddenly taking off.

Proverbs 27:24

because wealth and honor don't last forever.

Proverbs 30:9

If I have too much to eat, I might forget about you; if I don't have enough, I might steal and disgrace your name.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

The best thing we can do is to enjoy eating, drinking, and working. I believe these are God's gifts to us,

Jeremiah 2:31

Now listen to what I say! Did I abandon you in the desert or surround you with darkness? You are my people, yet you have told me, "We'll do what we want, and we refuse to worship you!"

Jeremiah 49:4

You rebellious Ammonites trust your wealth and ask, "Who could attack us?" But I warn you not to boast when your strength is fading.

Ezekiel 16:56

Jerusalem, you were so arrogant that you sneered at Sodom.

Daniel 4:30

(SEE 4:28)

Hosea 13:6

I fed you till you were satisfied, then you became proud and forgot about me.

Matthew 12:32

(SEE 12:31)

Matthew 19:23

Jesus said to his disciples, "It's terribly hard for rich people to get into the kingdom of heaven!

Matthew 25:16

As soon as the man had gone, the servant with the five thousand coins used them to earn five thousand more.

Matthew 27:57

That evening a rich disciple named Joseph from the town of Arimathea

Matthew 6:32

Only people who don't know God are always worrying about such things. Your Father in heaven knows that you need all of these.

Mark 10:24

The disciples were shocked to hear this. So Jesus told them again, "It's terribly hard to get into God's kingdom!

Luke 19:2

where a man named Zacchaeus lived. He was in charge of collecting taxes and was very rich.

Luke 3:11

John told them, "If you have two coats, give one to someone who doesn't have any. If you have food, share it with someone else."

Acts 14:17

But he showed that he was there by the good things he did. God sends rain from heaven and makes your crops grow. He gives food to you and makes your hearts glad.

Acts 14:27

After arriving in Antioch, they called the church together. They told the people what God had helped them do and how he had made it possible for the Gentiles to believe.

Acts 17:25

He doesn't need help from anyone. He gives life, breath, and everything else to all people.

Romans 11:20

That's true enough. But they were cut away because they did not have faith, and you are where you are because you do have faith. So don't be proud, but be afraid.

Ephesians 5:5

Being greedy, indecent, or immoral is just another way of worshiping idols. You can be sure that people who behave in this way will never be part of the kingdom that belongs to Christ and to God.

Deuteronomy 33:15

You will have a rich harvest from the slopes of the ancient hills.

Deuteronomy 8:17

When you become successful, don't say, "I'm rich, and I've earned it all myself."

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other. With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

1 Thessalonians 1:9

Everyone is talking about how you welcomed us and how you turned away from idols to serve the true and living God.

1 Timothy 1:3

When I was leaving for Macedonia, I asked you to stay on in Ephesus and warn certain people there to stop spreading their false teachings.

1 Timothy 3:15

so that if I am delayed, you will know how everyone who belongs to God's family ought to behave. After all, the church of the living God is the strong foundation of truth.

1 Timothy 4:10

We have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, but especially of those who have faith. That's why we work and struggle so hard.

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and Christ Jesus and their chosen angels, I order you to follow my instructions! Be fair with everyone, and don't have any favorites.

1 Timothy 6:13

Now I ask you to make a promise. Make it in the presence of God, who gives life to all, and in the presence of Jesus Christ, who openly told Pontius Pilate about his faith.

1 Timothy 6:9

People who want to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and traps. They are caught by foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them.

2 Timothy 4:10

Demas loves the things of this world so much that he left me and went to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus has gone to Dalmatia.

Titus 2:12

He taught us to give up our wicked ways and our worldly desires and to live decent and honest lives in this world.

Titus 3:6

God sent Jesus Christ our Savior to give us his Spirit.

2 Peter 1:11

Then our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will give you a glorious welcome into his kingdom that will last forever.