15 God will bring this about in his own time.(A) He is the blessed and only(B) Sovereign, the King of kings,(C) and the Lord of lords,(D) 16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light,(E) whom no one has seen or can see,(F) to him be honor and eternal power.(G) Amen.(H)

Instructions to the Rich

17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant(I) or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God,[a] who richly provides us with all things(J) to enjoy.

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15 which God will bring about in his own time(A)—God, the blessed(B) and only Ruler,(C) the King of kings and Lord of lords,(D) 16 who alone is immortal(E) and who lives in unapproachable light,(F) whom no one has seen or can see.(G) To him be honor and might forever. Amen.(H)

17 Command those who are rich(I) in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth,(J) which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God,(K) who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.(L)

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