Instructions to the Rich
17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant 6:17 1Sm 2:3; Ec 7:8; Rm 11:20; 12:16 or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, 6:17 Other mss read on the living God who richly provides us with all things 6:17 Ac 17:25 to enjoy. 18 Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, 6:18 Mk 14:6; Gl 3:10; Jms 2:14–26; 1Pt 2:12 to be generous and willing to share, 6:18 Rm 12:8,13; Eph 4:2819 storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the coming age, 6:19 Mt 6:20 so that they may take hold of what is truly life.