1 Timothy 6:17

“Charge them that are rich in this world, etc.] Or in the things of this world. The Arabic version reads, “in this present world”: in distinction from the world to come: some are poor in this world, and rich in another; others are rich in this world, and poor, and wretched, and miserable in the world to come: some are rich in both worlds, and such were at least some of those the apostle here refers to, who were members of the church at Ephesus, which was a rich city, and some rich men in it were called by the grace of God; and to distinguish these from others, who, though poor in this world, were rich in grace and in spiritual gifts, he so calls them; as well as to observe that their riches…”

“Resuming the subject from above, Ti1 6:5, Ti1 6:10. The immortality of God, alone rich in glory, and of His people through Him, is opposed to the lust of money (compare Ti1 6:14-16). From speaking of the desire to be rich, he here passes to those who are rich: (1) What ought to be their disposition; (2) What use they ought to make of their riches, and, (3) The consequences of their so using them. rich in this world--contrasted with the riches of the future kingdom to be the portion of believers at Christ's "appearing," Ti1 6:14. high-minded--often the character of the rich (see Rom 12:16). trust--Greek, "to have their trust resting." in . . . in--rather, "upon . . . upon," as the oldest…”

“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded - One of the evils to which they are particularly exposed. The idea is, that they should not value themselves on account of their wealth, or look down with pride and arrogance on their inferiors. They should not suppose that they are any better people or any nearer heaven, because they are wealthy. Property really makes no distinction in the great things that pertain to character and salvation, It does not necessarily make one wise, or learned, or great, or good. In all these things, the man who has not wealth may be vastly the superior of him who has; and for so slight and unimportant a distinction as gold can confer, no…”

“What follows seems to be a kind of a postscript. Charge the rich in this world - Rich in such beggarly riches as this world affords. Not to be highminded - O who regards this! Not to think better of themselves for their money, or anything it can purchase. Neither to trust in uncertain riches - Which they may lose in an hour; either for happiness or defence. But in the living God - All the rest is dead clay. Who giveth us - As it were holding them out to us in his hand. All things - Which we have. Richly - Freely, abundantly. To enjoy - As his gift, in him and for him. When we use them thus, we do indeed enjoy all things. Where else is there any notice taken of the rich, in all the apostolic…”

“6:17-19 In light of 6:11-16, it is folly to treasure the transient wealth of this age (Jas 5:3). It is better to store up treasure for the coming age through trust in God and by being rich in good works and generous in love for others (see 1 Tim 1:5). 6:17-18 for our enjoyment: Christian hope does not lead to asceticism or communism but to the management of resources (Gen 1:28-30; 2:15), which we are to use for enjoyment (see 1 Tim 4:3-5; Ps 145:16; Acts 14:17) and for sharing Christ’s love with others (see Luke 12:16-34; 2 Cor 8:1–9:15).”

“Charge: Ti1 6:13, Ti1 1:3, Ti1 5:21 rich: Gen 13:2; Job 1:1-3; Mat 19:23, Mat 27:57; Luk 19:2, Luk 19:9, Luk 19:10 that they: Deu 6:10-12, Deu 8:17, Deu 33:15; Ch2 26:16, Ch2 32:25, Ch2 32:26; Psa 10:3, Psa 10:4, Psa 73:5-9; Pro 30:9; Jer 2:31; Eze 16:49, Eze 16:50, Eze 16:56; Dan 4:30, Dan 5:19-23; Hos 13:6; Hab 1:15, Hab 1:16; Rom 11:20; Jam 1:9, Jam 1:10; Rev 18:6, Rev 18:7 trust: Job 31:24, Job 31:25; Psa 52:7, Psa 62:10; Pro 11:28; Jer 9:23, Jer 9:24; Mar 10:24; Luk 12:15-21; Eph 5:5 uncertain riches: Gr. the uncertainty of riches, Pro 23:5, Pro 27:24; Ecc 5:13, Ecc 5:14 but: Psa 62:8, Psa 84:11, Psa 84:12, Psa 118:8, Psa 118:9; Jer 17:7, Jer 17:8 the living: Ti1 3:15, Ti1 4:10; Th1 1:9…”