1 Timothy 6:17
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;
Cross-references
Ecclesiastes 5:19 explicitly says God gives wealth and ability to enjoy it — a direct parallel to Timothy's teaching on rich provision for enjoyment.
Psalm 73:5-9 depicts prosperous wicked people who are proud and violent — a direct parallel to the rich being tempted to trust in wealth and become highminded.
Ephesians 5:5 equates greed with idolatry, showing that putting hope in wealth is a form of idolatry against God.
Acts 17:25 declares God gives life and everything to all — directly reinforces that God, not wealth, provides everything for enjoyment.
Psalm 104:28 depicts God opening his hand to fill creatures — the same generous provision Timothy urges the rich to trust in rather than wealth.
Proverbs 11:28 says trusting in riches leads to ruin, paralleling the warning against putting hope in wealth.
Proverbs 23:5 depicts riches flying away like an eagle, underscoring the uncertainty of wealth as taught in the main verse.
Proverbs 30:9 warns that fullness can lead to denying God — exactly the danger behind 1 Timothy 6:17's charge not to trust in riches.
Ecclesiastes 5:13 shows that hoarded wealth can bring harm, reinforcing the danger of trusting in uncertain riches.
Ecclesiastes 5:14 shows how easily wealth is lost — illustrating the uncertainty of riches warned against here.
Proverbs 27:24 states that riches do not endure forever, supporting the call to trust in God rather than temporary wealth.
Jeremiah 9:23 warns against boasting in riches, aligning with the command not to be arrogant or hope in wealth.
Jeremiah 9:24 directs boasting to knowing God, mirroring the call to put hope in God rather than uncertain wealth.
Luke 12:15-21 illustrates the folly of storing earthly treasure without being rich toward God, a direct lesson against trusting wealth.
Ezekiel 16:49 lists Sodom's sins as pride, fulness of bread, and neglect of the poor — mirroring the arrogance and misplaced trust 1 Timothy 6:17 confronts.
Daniel 4:30 records Nebuchadnezzar boasting in his own power and majesty — a classic example of the highmindedness and trust in riches 1 Timothy 6:17 condemns.
Daniel 5:19-23 describes Belshazzar's pride and failure to humble himself — directly illustrating the danger of a heart lifted up by wealth and power.
Hosea 13:6 says they were filled, their heart was exalted, and they forgot God — the precise sequence 1 Timothy 6:17 warns rich believers to avoid.
Mark 10:24 highlights the spiritual danger of riches, reinforcing why the rich must not trust in wealth but in God.
Matthew 19:23 warns that it is hard for the rich to enter the kingdom — directly reinforcing the caution here against trusting in wealth.
2 Chronicles 32:26 shows Hezekiah humbling himself after pride, providing a positive example of the humility Paul commands.
Revelation 18:7 quotes Babylon boasting 'I sit as queen' — exemplifying the arrogant self-reliance that 1 Timothy warns the rich against.
Deuteronomy 6:10-12 warns against forgetting God when prosperous, directly paralleling the caution against pride and trust in riches.
Deuteronomy 8:17 warns not to attribute wealth to one's own power, echoing the caution against trusting in riches.
James 1:10 tells the rich to boast in their humiliation because wealth fades — directly reinforcing the warning against trusting in temporary riches.
2 Chronicles 26:16 shows Uzziah's pride leading to destruction, illustrating the danger of being highminded.
2 Chronicles 32:25 shows Hezekiah's pride after receiving benefits, a negative example of not responding properly to God's provision.
Job 31:24 explicitly denies putting trust in gold as security — the exact attitude 1 Timothy warns against.
Job 31:25 denies rejoicing in great wealth — reflecting the humility before God that 1 Timothy urges for the rich.
Psalm 10:3 describes the wicked boasting and coveting, directly contrasting the attitude Paul warns against.
Psalm 62:10 warns against setting your heart on riches, directly reinforcing the command not to put hope in uncertain wealth.
Psalm 52:7 condemns the man who 'trusted in his great wealth' instead of God — a direct parallel to the warning in 1 Timothy.
Psalm 10:4 shows the wicked's pride making them ignore God — the same arrogance and lack of trust that 1 Timothy 6:17 warns against.
Jeremiah 48:7 judges Moab for trusting in deeds and riches, directly paralleling the warning against hope in wealth.
Matthew 13:22 describes the deceitfulness of wealth choking the word—the same danger of misplaced trust in riches.
Matthew 25:35 calls for feeding the hungry—the kind of good deed 1 Timothy 6:18 urges the rich to pursue, flowing from hope in God.
In Matthew 6:24, Jesus warns you cannot serve both God and money—directly echoing the call here to hope in God, not wealth.
Matthew 6:20 urges storing up treasures in heaven, complementing the call to hope in God rather than earthly riches.
Matthew 6:19 warns against storing up earthly treasures, directly reinforcing the command not to hope in wealth.
Mark 4:19 adds 'desires for other things' to the deceitfulness of wealth—reinforcing how easily riches lead away from trusting God.
Hosea 12:8 shows Ephraim boasting in wealth and denying sin, illustrating the arrogance and self-reliance condemned here.
1 John 3:17 condemns ignoring a needy brother — applying the generosity that should follow from not trusting in wealth.
Deuteronomy 26:11 calls for rejoicing in all the good things God gives—directly parallels the call to enjoy His provision.
Ezekiel 28:5 describes pride from increased wealth, mirroring the warning not to be arrogant or trust in riches.
Jeremiah 49:4 condemns Ammon for trusting in treasures, echoing the same folly warned against here.
Luke 8:14 adds 'pleasures' to riches and worries choking the word—the same warning against misplaced trust in wealth.
In Psalm 49:6, the psalmist describes those who trust in their wealth—a direct parallel to Paul's warning not to put hope in uncertain riches.
Proverbs 10:15 calls wealth a fortified city — contrasts with 1 Timothy 6:17's warning that wealth is uncertain.
Proverbs 28:11 describes the rich as wise in their own eyes — echoes the warning against arrogance in 1 Timothy 6:17.
2 Timothy 3:4 lists conceit and love of pleasure — echoing the warnings against arrogance and loving wealth here.
Psalm 119:36 asks to turn heart from selfish gain — directly parallels the warning against hope in wealth.
In Luke 12:19, the rich fool trusts in his abundance for ease — the exact attitude 1 Timothy warns against.
In Esther 5:11, Haman boasts of his riches and honors—a direct example of the arrogance and trust in wealth Paul warns against.
Ecclesiastes 8:15 commends enjoyment of life as God's gift — directly echoes the provision for enjoyment in 1 Timothy 6:17.
Luke 12:17 begins the rich fool parable—a man who hoards instead of trusting God, the very attitude warned against here.
Philippians 4:19 affirms God supplies all needs — reinforcing that God richly provides for His people.
Acts 14:17 describes God filling hearts with gladness, directly reflecting 'gives us richly all things to enjoy'.
Genesis 1:29 records God giving every plant for food — the original provision for enjoyment, echoed in Timothy's 'richly provides everything'.
1 Cor 10:26 declares the earth belongs to the Lord, undergirding that God alone provides all things to enjoy.
Luke 6:24 pronounces woe on the rich who have already received comfort—a warning that complements the instruction not to be arrogant.
In 1 Thessalonians 1:9, turning from idols to serve God parallels Timothy's call to turn from trusting wealth to hoping in God.
Luke 19:8 shows Zacchaeus giving half his goods to the poor — a model of not trusting in riches but in God.
Luke 12:33 directs selling possessions and giving alms, aligning with the call to trust in God rather than riches.
Jeremiah 17:7 blesses those who trust in the Lord — reinforcing the instruction here to put hope in God.
Matthew 6:32 contrasts pagans running after material needs with the Father who knows — same contrast between worldly hope and trust in God's provision.
Deuteronomy 17:17 warns the king against accumulating silver and gold—parallel warning about the danger of wealth.
Habakkuk 1:16 shows the wicked worshiping the tools of their wealth — echoing the warning not to put hope in riches rather than God.
Ecclesiastes 10:19 presents a worldly view that money answers everything, contrasting with the call to hope in God rather than wealth.
In Genesis 2:16, God freely provides every tree for food—demonstrating the generous provision we are to trust in.
Matthew 19:21 presses further: sell possessions and give to poor—an extreme application of not trusting wealth, but not the same command.
In 1 Chronicles 29:22, the people eat and drink before the LORD with joy—an example of enjoying God's provision as Paul encourages.
In Job 42:12, God blesses Job with abundant wealth—shows God as the giver of riches, echoing that all provision comes from Him.
Psalm 62:8 calls for trust in God at all times — directly supporting the command to put hope in God rather than wealth.
Psalm 84:11 promises God withholds no good thing — echoing the truth that God richly provides everything for enjoyment.
2 Cor 9:8 says God supplies abundantly for good works, complementing the idea that He gives richly to enjoy.
Psalm 84:12 pronounces blessing on those who trust in God — aligning with the call here to hope in God, not riches.
1 Cor 7:31 advises using the world without clinging to it, supporting the call not to trust in uncertain riches.
Romans 11:20 similarly commands 'do not be arrogant' — there about salvation, here about wealth — both caution against pride.
Psalm 103:5 celebrates God satisfying desires with good things — echoes the provision for enjoyment in 1 Timothy 6:17.
Psalm 118:8 says trusting God is better than trusting humans — a parallel principle to trusting God over uncertain wealth.
Psalm 118:9 extends the same trust principle to princes — mirroring the contrast with trusting uncertain riches.
Luke 16:9 teaches using worldly wealth to gain eternal friends, echoing the charge to wisely enjoy what God gives.
Ecclesiastes 2:24 says enjoyment of food and work is from God — parallels the provision for enjoyment in 1 Timothy 6:17.
Ecclesiastes 5:18 advises finding satisfaction in toil as God's gift — echoes Timothy's theme of enjoying what God richly provides.
Jeremiah 10:10 declares the LORD is the true, living God, reinforcing the reason to hope in Him instead of riches.
Jeremiah 17:8 pictures stability for those who trust God — contrasting the uncertainty of wealth mentioned here.
Joel 2:26 depicts God's abundant provision leading to praise, aligning with the call to hope in Him who gives enjoyment.
Mark 10:21 repeats the call to sell all—a radical departure from the moderate command here, though same audience of the rich.
Matthew 5:42 commands generosity to those in need, a practical outworking of not trusting in wealth but in God.
In Psalm 65:9, God enriches the earth and provides grain—illustrates God's rich provision for enjoyment, as Paul mentions.