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In this present world (en tōi nun aiōni). “In the now age,” in contrast with the future.
That they be not high-minded (mē hupsēlophronein). Present active infinitive with negative in indirect command after paraggelle, “not to be high-minded.” Only instance of the word save some MSS. of Rom 11:20 (for mē hupsēlaphronei) and a scholion on Pindar.
Have their hope set (ēlpikenai). Perfect active infinitive of elpizō.
On the uncertainty of riches (epi ploutou adēlotēti). Literary Koiné[28928]š word (adēlotēs), only here in N.T. A “vigorous oxymoron” (White). Cf. Rom 6:4. Riches have wings.
But on God (all' epi theōi). He alone is stable, not wealth.
Richly all things to enjoy (panta plousiōs eis apolausin). “A lavish emphasis to the generosity of God” (Parry). Apolausis is old word from apolauō, to enjoy, in N.T. only here and Heb 11:25.