17. Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.
18. Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, willing to share,
19. storing up for themselves a good reserve for the age to come, so that they may take hold of life that is real.
20. Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent, empty speech and contradictions from the “knowledge” that falsely bears that name.
21. By professing it, some people have deviated from the faith. Grace be with all of you.