1 Timothy 6:17

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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;

Charge

1 Timothy 6:13

1 Timothy 1:3

1 Timothy 5:21

That they

Romans 11:20

James 1:9

Revelation 18:6

Who

Matthew 6:32

Acts 14:27

Acts 17:25

General references

Bible References

Charge

I urge you, as in the sight of God, the source of all life, and of Christ Jesus who before Pontius Pilate made the great profession of Faith--

I beg you, as I did when I was on my way into Macedonia, to remain at Ephesus; that you may instruct certain people there not to teach new and strange doctrines,

I charge you solemnly, before God and Christ Jesus and the Chosen Angels, to carry out these directions, unswayed by prejudice, never acting with partiality.

That they

True; it was because of their want of faith that they were broken off, and it is because of your faith that you are standing. Do not think too highly of yourself, but beware.

Let a Brother in humble circumstances be proud of his exalted position, but a rich Brother of his humiliation;

Pay her back the treatment with which she has treated you; yes, repay twice over what her actions deserve; in the cup which she mixed for you, mix for her as much again;

Who

All these are the things for which the nations are seeking, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.

After their arrival, they gathered the Church together, and gave an account of all that God had helped them to do, and especially how he had opened to the Gentiles the door of faith;

Nor yet do human hands minister to his wants, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives, to all, life, and breath, and all things.

General references

Give to him who asks of you; and, from him who wants to borrow from you, do not turn away.

Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

For 'the earth, with all that is in it, belongs to the Lord.'

Those are the points on which you should dwell, that there may be no call for your censure.