1 Timothy 6:17
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;”
πλούσιος
Wealthy, abounding, rich. Ploúsios. God is rich in mercy, and those who trust him are made rich toward eternity. True wealth is measured by what you hold in God, not in hand.
νῦν
present
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νῦν
Now, the present moment. Nyn. God's work is not confined to history or prophecy alone; it breaks into the immediate now. Receive and respond to what He is doing today.
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παραγγέλλω
do instruct them
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παραγγέλλω
Command, charge, pass along an order. Parangellō. Paul uses this word to describe the authoritative instructions passed through the church. What God commands is not suggestion. Obey and pass it on.
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ὑψηλοφρονέω
to be high-minded
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ὑψηλοφρονέω
Arrogance, lofty-mindedness. Hypsēlophronéō. Paul warns the wealthy not to practice it, and Romans 12 calls believers to think soberly instead. Elevation in status is never an invitation to elevation in pride. Stay low.
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μηδέ
nor
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μηδέ
But not, not even, nor. Mēde. A word that extends a refusal, carrying a "no" further down the line. Let your no mean no, all the way through.
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ἐλπίζω
to have hope
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ἐλπίζω
Hope, expect, confide. Elpizō. We are saved in hope, and hope that is seen is not hope. Anchor your expectation in what God has promised, not what you can see.
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πλοῦτος
of riches
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πλοῦτος
wealth (as fulness), i.e. (literally) money, possessions, or (figuratively) abundance, richness, (specially), valuable bestowment
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θεός
God
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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ζάω
is living
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ζάω
To live, to be alive. Zao. I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live. Life in Scripture is always relational. To live is to be connected to the source of life.
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παρέχω
is providing
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παρέχω
To offer, present, furnish. Parechō. God calls his people not only to hold truth but to hold it out toward others. Be the one who affords grace, not withholds it.
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πᾶς
all things
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πᾶς
All, every, whole, any. Pas. All things work together for good. All authority has been given to Me. All the promises of God are yes in Christ. God thinks in absolutes of blessing.
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πλουσίως
richly
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πλουσίως
Richly, abundantly, copiously. Plousíōs. God gives wisdom and the Spirit not sparingly but richly to all who ask. Receive generously, and give the same way.
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