^13 (A)These are the names of the sons of Ishmael, named in the order of their birth: ^(B)Nebaioth, the firstborn of Ishmael; and ^(C)Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,

^15 (A)Through him then let us continually offer up ^(B)a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, ^(C)the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. ¹⁶ Do not neglect to do good and ^(D)to share what you have, for such ^(E)sacrifices are pleasing to God.

¹⁶ to be ^(A)a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles ^(B)in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that ^(C)the offering of the Gentiles may be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

⁷ And I will shake all nations, so that the treasures of all nations shall come in, and ^(A)I will fill this house with glory, says the Lord of hosts. ^8 (B)The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, declares the Lord of hosts. ^9 (C)The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts. And ^(D)in this place I will give peace, declares the Lord of hosts.’”

A Living Sacrifice

12 ^(A)I appeal to you therefore, brothers,^[a] by the mercies of God, ^(B)to present your bodies ^(C)as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.^[b]

⁸ Now therefore take ^(A)seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant Job and ^(B)offer up a burnt offering for yourselves. And my servant Job shall ^(C)pray for you, for I will accept his prayer not to deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has.”