Desire to be rich (βουλομενο πλουτειν). The will (βουλομα) to be rich at any cost and in haste (Proverbs 28:20). Some …

But they that will be rich. To further enforce the duty of contentment, the apostle refers to some of the evils that nece arily accompany …

But they that will be rich.—Here St. Paul guards against his words being misinterpreted, either then or at any future time, by any…

Those who are determined to become rich fall into temptation and “a trap” (GK 4075) and into many desires that are senseless and harm people. Wrong…

They who wish to be rich. After having exhorted him to be content and to despise riches, he now explains how dangerous the desire to have …

But they that will be rich
Not they that are rich; for some rich men are good men; and do much good with their riche…

Those who use Christianity as a mere trade to serve their own purposes in this world will be disappointed; but those who attend to it as their call…

1. Previously, the Apostle showed what kind of gain is suitable for Christians: namely, godline with contentment. Here he shows that those w…