1 Timothy 6:17–19

6:17 Command those who are rich in this world’s goods24 not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain,25 but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment. 6:18 Tell them to do good,26 to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.27 6:19 In this way they will save up28 a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation29 for the future and so lay hold of30 what is truly life.

24	tn Grk “in the present age.”
25	tn Grk “in uncertainty.”
26	tn Grk “to do good” (the continuation of 6:17). Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started at the beginning of v. 18.
27	tn Grk “to be generous,” “sharing.”
28	tn Grk “saving up” (the continuation of 6:18). Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started at the beginning of v. 19.
29	tn Grk “treasuring up a good foundation.”
30	tn Grk “that they may lay hold of.”