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Them that are rich in this world (τοῖς πλουσίοις ἐν τῷ νῦν αἰῶνι)
Forming one conception. Chrysostom says:; “Rich in this world, for others are rich in the world to come.” Comp. Luk 16:25. Πλουσίος rich, by Paul only metaphorically. See 2Co 8:9; Eph 2:4. The phrase ὁ νῦν αἰών the now age, only here and Tit 2:12, the usual expression being ὁ αἰὼν οὗτος this age or world, which is not found in Pastorals.
Be not highminded (μὴ ὑψηλοφρονεῖν)
The verb N.T.o. olxx, oClass. Comp. Rom 11:20; Rom 12:16.
Uncertain riches (πλούτου ἀδηλότητι)
A rendering which weakens the sense by withdrawing the emphasis from the thought of uncertainty. Rend. the uncertainty of riches. For a similar construction see Rom 6:4. Ἁδηλότης uncertainty, N.T.o. olxx. Originally obscurity. Πλοῦτος wealth, frequent in Paul, but never in the material sense. The play upon the word rich in this and the next verse will be noticed.
To enjoy (εἰς ἀπόλαυσιν)
Lit. for enjoyment. Only here and Heb 11:25. See 3 Macc. 7:16. In class. occasionally, but the verb ἀπολαύειν to have enjoyment or benefit is common. A contrast is implied between being highminded on account of wealth - cherishing and worshipping it - and rightly enjoying it. The true character of such enjoyment is shown in the next verse.