¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, so ^(A)that^[a] they may see your good works and ^(B)give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

¹⁴ Do all things ^(A)without grumbling or ^(B)disputing, ¹⁵ that you may be blameless and innocent, ^(C)children of God ^(D)without blemish ^(E)in the midst of ^(F)a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine ^(G)as lights in the world, ¹⁶ holding fast to ^(H)the word of life, so that in ^(I)the day of Christ ^(J)I may be proud that ^(K)I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

Final Instructions and Benediction

¹² We ask you, brothers, ^(A)to respect those who labor among you and ^(B)are over you in the Lord and admonish you, ¹³ and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. ^(C)Be at peace among yourselves. ¹⁴ And we urge you, brothers, admonish ^(D)the idle,^{[a] (E)}encourage the fainthearted, ^(F)help the weak, ^(G)be patient with them all.

²² Abstain from every form of evil.

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.

³ Do nothing from ^(A)selfish ambition or ^(B)conceit, but in ^(C)humility count others more significant than yourselves.

When Brothers Dwell in Unity

A Song of ^(A)Ascents. Of David.