1 Timothy 6:17

Modern English Version

Command those who are rich in this world that they not be conceited, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who richly gives us all things to enjoy.

Cross References

Genesis 13:2

Abram was very wealthy in livestock, in silver, and in gold.

2 Chronicles 26:16

And as he grew strong, his heart grew more proud, leading to his destruction. Then he acted unfaithfully against the Lord his God, for he entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar.

Psalm 104:28

You give to them; they gather it up; You open Your hand, they are filled with good.

Psalm 52:7

“Behold, the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and sought refuge in his wickedness.”

Psalm 62:10

Trust not in oppression; put no vain hope in robbery; if riches increase, set not your heart on them.

Psalm 62:8

Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.   Selah

Proverbs 11:28

He who trusts in his riches will wither, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

Proverbs 23:5

Will you let your eyes fly after that which is not? For such wealth certainly sprouts wings, flying away like an eagle to the heavens.

Proverbs 27:24

for riches do not last forever, nor does a crown endure to all generations.

Proverbs 30:9

lest I be full and deny You, and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor, and steal, and profane the name of my God.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

There is nothing better for a person than to eat and drink, and make his life see the good in his labor. This I have seen is from the hand of God.

Jeremiah 2:31

O generation, consider the word of the Lord: Have I been a wilderness to Israel? A land of darkness? Why do My people say, “We are free to roam. We will come no more to You”?

Jeremiah 49:4

Why do you glory in the valleys, your flowing valley, O backsliding daughter who trusts in her treasures, saying, “Who shall come against me?”

Ezekiel 16:56

As the name of your sister Sodom was not mentioned by your mouth in the day of your pride,

Daniel 4:30

The king spoke, saying, “Is this not Babylon the Great that I myself have built as a royal residence by my mighty power and for the honor of my majesty?”

Hosea 13:6

When they had pasture, they were satisfied. They were satisfied, and their heart was exalted; therefore they 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, neither in this age, nor in the age to come.

Matthew 19:23

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Truly, I say to you that it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 25:16

He who had received the five talents went and traded with them and made another five talents.

Matthew 27:57

When the evening came, there came a rich man of Arimathea, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus.

Matthew 6:32

For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.

Mark 10:24

The disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again, “Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!

Luke 19:2

And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich.

Luke 3:11

John answered, “He who has two tunics, let him give to him who has none. And he who has food, let him do likewise.”

Acts 14:17

Yet He did not leave Himself without witness, for He did good and gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying our hearts with food and gladness.”

Acts 14:27

When they arrived and had assembled the church, they reported what God had done through them and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

Acts 17:25

Nor is He served by men’s hands, as though He needed anything, since He gives all men life and breath and all things.

Romans 11:20

This is correct. They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but fear.

Ephesians 5:5

For this you know, that no sexually immoral or impure person, or one who is greedy, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

Deuteronomy 33:15

by the finest things of the ancient mountains, and by the choice things of the everlasting hills,

Deuteronomy 8:17

Otherwise, you may say in your heart, “My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.”

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 1:9

For they themselves declare how we were received by you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve the living and true God,

1 Timothy 1:3

As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, continue to remain at Ephesus so that you might command some to teach no other teaching,

1 Timothy 3:15

but if I am delayed, you might know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

1 Timothy 4:10

For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

1 Timothy 5:21

I command you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

1 Timothy 6:13

I command you, in the sight of God, who gives life to all things, and in the sight of Christ Jesus, who testified a good confession before Pontius Pilate,

1 Timothy 6:9

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish and harmful lusts, which drown men in ruin and destruction.

2 Timothy 4:10

Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed to Thessalonica, Crescens to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia.

Titus 2:12

teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and in godliness in this present world,

Titus 3:6

whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

2 Peter 1:11

For in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly provided for you.