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17 Command those who are rich in (A)this present age (B)not to be haughty or to (C)set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, (D)who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in (E)good [a]works, (F)to be generous and ready to share, 19 (G)storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may (H)take hold of that which is life indeed.

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  1. 1 Timothy 6:18 Or deeds

17 Charge them that are rich in this present [a]world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 18 that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, [b]willing to communicate; 19 laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.

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  1. 1 Timothy 6:17 Or, age
  2. 1 Timothy 6:18 Or, ready to sympathize