¹⁷ He must acknowledge the son of his unloved wife as the firstborn by giving him a double^(A) share of all he has. That son is the first sign of his father’s strength.^(B) The right of the firstborn belongs to him.^(C)

¹⁷ I will come down and speak with you^(A) there, and I will take some of the power of the Spirit that is on you and put it on them.^(B) They will share the burden of the people with you so that you will not have to carry it alone.^(C)