¹⁴ For here we do not have an enduring city,^(A) but we are looking for the city that is to come.^(B)

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

¹⁷ Have confidence in your leaders^(G) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you^(H) 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.^(I) We are sure that we have a clear conscience^(J) and desire to live honorably in every way. ¹⁹ I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.^(K)

Benediction and Final Greetings

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