^12 (A)to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for ^(B)building up ^(C)the body of Christ,

¹⁷ Obey ^(A)your leaders and submit to them, ^(B)for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to ^(C)give an account. ^(D)Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.