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But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.
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The Desire, Not the Dollars
Commentators unanimously stress that this verse warns against the consuming desire or determination to get rich, not against wealth itself. The Greek points to those who make it their will and purpose to acquire wealth at any cost. This places the focus on the heart's posture, not the bank account's balance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But they that will be rich. To further enforce the duty of contentment, the apostle refers to some of the evils that necessarily accompany…
Desire to be rich (βουλομενο πλουτειν). The will (βουλομα) to be rich at any cost and in haste (Proverbs 28:20). Some …
19th Century
Anglican
Even him, whose coming.—The phrase “even him” is not present in the Greek; and “whose” might, again, be translated as
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the Apostle showed what kind of gain is suitable for Christians: namely, godliness with contentment. Here he shows that those…
