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Atomic Bible
1 Timothy 6:17
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.
from A Charge to the Rich, 1 Timothy 6:17-19
What it says

The rich in the present age must not be conceited or set their hope on uncertain wealth, but on God who richly provides all things to enjoy.

What it is doing

It opens the section by relocating hope.

In context

17Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. 18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, 19treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.