16 And do not neglect doing good and asharing, for bwith such sacrifices God is pleased.

17 aObey your leaders and submit to them, for bthey keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. 1Let them do this with joy and not 2with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.

18 aPray for us, for we are sure that we have a bgood conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.

19 And I urge you all the more to do this, aso that I may be restored to you the sooner.

Benediction

20 Now athe God of peace, who bbrought up from the dead the cgreat Shepherd of the sheep 1through dthe blood of the eeternal covenant, even Jesus our Lord,

21 aequip you in every good thing to do His will, bworking in us that cwhich is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, dto whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

22 But aI urge you, bbrethren, 1bear with 2this bword of exhortation, for cI have written to you briefly.

23 1Take notice that aour brother Timothy has been released, with whom, if he comes soon, I will see you.

24 Greet aall of your leaders and all the 1bsaints. Those from cItaly greet you.

25 aGrace be with you all.