17. Direct those who are rich in this present age not to be proud or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but rather on God—who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
18. Direct them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous, sharing,
19. storing up for themselves a good foundation for the future, so they might take hold of the true life.
20. O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, turning away from pointless chatter and the contradictions of so-called knowledge—
21. by professing it, some have missed the mark concerning the faith. Grace be with you.