In this present world (εν τω νυν αιων). "In the now age," in contrast with the future.

That they be not high-minded…

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded. This is one of the evils to which they are particularly exposed. Th…

Comfort your hearts . . . —“Comfort,” in reference to the “unending comfort” of 2 Thessalonians 2:16; and “st…

Timothy is to command the wealthy not to be high-minded or proud. It is evident that in the wealthy city of Ephesus there were some church members …

Command (or charge) those who are rich. Since many Christians were poor and in a humble condition, it is probable that t…

Charge them that are rich in this world
Or in the things of this world. The Arabic version reads, "in this present w…

Being rich in this world is wholly different from being rich towards God. Nothing is more uncertain than worldly wealth. Those who are rich must re…

Previously, he dealt with instructing people of low status; here he returns to his subject and instructs Timothy on how to deal with the rich. He d…