13. Before God and Christ Jesus I give you a command. Christ Jesus confessed that same great truth when he stood before Pontius Pilate. And God gives life to everything. Now I tell you:
14. Do the things you were commanded to do. Do them without wrong or blame until the time when our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.
15. God will make that happen at the right time. He is the blessed and only Ruler. He is the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords.
16. God is the only One who never dies. He lives in light so bright that men cannot go near it. No one has ever seen God, or can see him. May honor and power belong to God forever. Amen.
17. Give this command to those who are rich with things of this world. Tell them not to be proud. Tell them to hope in God, not their money. Money cannot be trusted, but God takes care of us richly. He gives us everything to enjoy.
18. Tell the rich people to do good and to be rich in doing good deeds. Tell them to be happy to give and ready to share.