GOD'S WORD Translation GW
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17 Tell those who have the riches of this world not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, they should place their confidence in God who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
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Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
18 Tell them to do good, to do a lot of good things, to be generous, and to share.
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Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
19 By doing this they store up a treasure for themselves which is a good foundation for the future. In this way they take hold of what life really is.
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In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
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