19
To son or wife, to brother or friend, do not give power over yourself, as long as you live; and do not give your property to another, lest you change your mind and must ask for it.
17
Consider that I have not labored for myself alone, but for all who seek instruction.
18
Hear me, you who are great among the people, and you leaders of the congregation, hearken.
19
To son or wife, to brother or friend, do not give power over yourself, as long as you live; and do not give your property to another, lest you change your mind and must ask for it.
20
While you are still alive and have breath in you, do not let any one take your place.
21
For it is better that your children should ask from you than that you should look to the hand of you sons.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.