17. Instruct the wealthy of this age not to have a superior attitude, nor to hope in the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, who offers us everything in abundance to enjoy,
18. and to do good, to become rich in good works, to donate readily, to share,
19. to gather for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may obtain true life.
20. O Timothy, guard what has been deposited with you, avoiding the voice of profane novelties and of opposing ideas, which are falsely called knowledge.
21. Certain persons, promising these things, have perished from the faith. May grace be with you. Amen.