1 Timothy 6:17

God's Word

Tell those who have the riches of this world not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, they should place their confidence in God who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.

Cross References

Genesis 13:2

Abram was very rich because he had livestock, silver, and gold.

2 Chronicles 26:16

But when he became powerful, his pride destroyed him. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God. He went into the Lord’s temple to burn incense on the incense altar.

Psalm 104:28

You give it to them, and they gather it up. You open your hand, and they are filled with blessings.

Psalm 52:7

“Look at this person who refused to make God his fortress! Instead, he trusted his great wealth and became strong through his greed.”

Psalm 62:10

Do not count on extortion ⌞to make you rich⌟. Do not hope to gain anything through robbery. When riches increase, do not depend on them.

Psalm 62:8

Trust him at all times, you people. Pour out your hearts in his presence. God is our refuge. Selah

Proverbs 11:28

Whoever trusts his riches will fall, but righteous people will flourish like a green leaf.

Proverbs 23:5

Will you catch only a fleeting glimpse of wealth before it is gone? It makes wings for itself like an eagle flying into the sky.

Proverbs 27:24

Wealth is not forever. Nor does a crown last from one generation to the next.

Proverbs 30:9

or I may feel satisfied and deny you and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ or I may become poor and steal and give the name of my God a bad reputation.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

There is nothing better for people to do than to eat, drink, and find satisfaction in their work. I saw that even this comes from the hand of God.

Jeremiah 2:31

“Consider the Lord’s word, people of this generation. Haven’t I been a desert, a land of thick darkness, for Israel? Why do my people say that they are free to wander around and no longer come to me?

Jeremiah 49:4

Why do you brag about your valleys, your fertile valleys, you unfaithful people? You trust your treasures. You think, “Who would attack me?”

Ezekiel 16:56

You didn’t mention your sister Sodom when you were arrogant.

Daniel 4:30

The king thought, “Look how great Babylon is! I built the royal palace by my own impressive power and for my glorious honor.”

Hosea 13:6

When I fed you, you were full. When you were full, you became arrogant. That is why you forgot me.

Matthew 12:32

Whoever speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven. But whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven in this world or the next.

Matthew 19:23

Jesus said to his disciples, “I can guarantee this truth: It will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 25:16

“The one who received ten thousand dollars invested the money at once and doubled his money.

Matthew 27:57

In the evening a rich man named Joseph arrived. He was from the city of Arimathea and had become a disciple of Jesus.

Matthew 6:32

Everyone is concerned about these things, and your heavenly Father certainly knows you need all of them.

Mark 10:24

The disciples were stunned by his words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter God’s kingdom!

Luke 19:2

A man named Zacchaeus was there. He was the director of tax collectors, and he was rich.

Luke 3:11

He answered them, “Whoever has two shirts should share with the person who doesn’t have any. Whoever has food should share it too.”

Acts 14:17

Yet, by doing good, he has given evidence of his existence. He gives you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons. He fills you with food and your lives with happiness.”

Acts 14:27

When they arrived, they called the members of the church together. They reported everything God had done through them, especially that he had given people who were not Jewish the opportunity to believe.

Acts 17:25

and he isn’t served by humans as if he needed anything. He gives everyone life, breath, and everything they have.

Romans 11:20

That’s right! They were broken off because they didn’t believe, but you remain on the tree because you do believe. Don’t feel arrogant, but be afraid.

Ephesians 5:5

You know very well that no person who is involved in sexual sin, perversion, or greed (which means worshiping wealth) can have any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Deuteronomy 33:15

the finest fruits from the oldest mountains, the best from the ancient hills,

Deuteronomy 8:17

You may say to yourselves, “I became wealthy because of my own ability and strength.”

Colossians 3:16

Let Christ’s word with all its wisdom and richness live in you. Use psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to teach and instruct yourselves about ⌞God’s⌟ kindness. Sing to God in your hearts.

1 Thessalonians 1:9

They talk about how you welcomed us when we arrived. They even report how you turned away from false gods to serve the real, living God

1 Timothy 1:3

When I was going to the province of Macedonia, I encouraged you to stay in the city of Ephesus. That way you could order certain people to stop teaching false doctrine

1 Timothy 3:15

in case I’m delayed. I want you to know how people who are members of God’s family must live. God’s family is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

1 Timothy 4:10

Certainly, we work hard and struggle to live a godly life, because we place our confidence in the living God. He is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

1 Timothy 5:21

I solemnly call on you in the sight of God, Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels to be impartial when you follow what I’ve told you. Never play favorites.

1 Timothy 6:13

In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and in the sight of Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony in front of Pontius Pilate,

1 Timothy 6:9

But people who want to get rich keep falling into temptation. They are trapped by many stupid and harmful desires which drown them in destruction and ruin.

2 Timothy 4:10

Demas has abandoned me. He fell in love with this present world and went to the city of Thessalonica. Crescens went to the province of Galatia, and Titus went to the province of Dalmatia.

Titus 2:12

It trains us to avoid ungodly lives filled with worldly desires so that we can live self-controlled, moral, and godly lives in this present world.

Titus 3:6

God poured a generous amount of the Spirit on us through Jesus Christ our Savior.

2 Peter 1:11

Then you will also be given the wealth of entering into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.