¹⁵ Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice^(A) of praise—the fruit of lips^(B) that openly profess his name. ¹⁶ And do not forget to do good and to share with others,^(C) for with such sacrifices^(D) God is pleased.

¹⁷ Have confidence in your leaders^(E) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you^(F) as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.

¹⁸ Pray for us.^(G) We are sure that we have a clear conscience^(H) and desire to live honorably in every way. ¹⁹ I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.^(I)

Benediction and Final Greetings

²⁰ Now may the God of peace,^(J) who through the blood of the eternal covenant^(K) brought back from the dead^(L) our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,^{(M) 21} equip you with everything good for doing his will,^(N) and may he work in us^(O) what is pleasing to him,^(P) through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(Q)