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1 Timothy 6:15-17
International Standard Version
1 Timothy 6:15-17
International Standard Version
15 At the right time, he will make him known.
God[a] is the blessed and only Ruler,
the King of kings
and Lord of lords.
16 He alone has endless life
and lives in inaccessible light.
No one has ever seen him,
nor can anyone see him.
Honor and eternal power belong to him!
Amen.
Advice for the Wealthy
17 Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence[b] in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
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- 1 Timothy 6:15 Lit. He
- 1 Timothy 6:17 The Gk. lacks let them place their confidence
1 Timothy 6:15-17
New International Version
1 Timothy 6:15-17
New International Version
15 which God will bring about in his own time(A)—God, the blessed(B) and only Ruler,(C) the King of kings and Lord of lords,(D) 16 who alone is immortal(E) and who lives in unapproachable light,(F) whom no one has seen or can see.(G) To him be honor and might forever. Amen.(H)
17 Command those who are rich(I) in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth,(J) which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God,(K) who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.(L)
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