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)

22 Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly.(R)

23 I want you to know that our brother Timothy(S) has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.

24 Greet all your leaders(T) and all the Lord’s people. Those from Italy(U) send you their greetings.

25 Grace be with you all.(V)

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15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

18 Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

19 But I beseech you the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.

20 Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

21 Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.

24 Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.

25 Grace be with you all. Amen.

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