²⁷ For I ^(A)did not shrink from declaring to you the whole ^(B)purpose of God.

²⁸ Be on guard for yourselves and for all ^(A)the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you ^[a]overseers, to shepherd ^(B)the church of God which ^(C)He ^[b]purchased ^[c]with His own blood.

^17 (A)Obey your leaders and submit to them—for ^(B)they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account—so that they may do this with joy, not ^[a]groaning; for this would be unhelpful for you.

²⁴ Greet ^(A)all of your leaders and all the ^[a](B)saints. Those from ^(C)Italy greet you.

²⁵ Behold, I have told you in advance.

¹⁴ We urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish ^(A)the ^[a]unruly, encourage ^(B)the fainthearted, help ^(C)the weak, be ^(D)patient with everyone.