16 And do not neglect doing good and (A)sharing, for (B)with such sacrifices God is pleased.

17 (C)Obey your leaders and submit to them—for (D)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.

18 (E)Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a (F)good conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 13:17 Or sighing

16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others,(A) for with such sacrifices(B) God is pleased.

17 Have confidence in your leaders(C) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you(D) 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.(E) We are sure that we have a clear conscience(F) and desire to live honorably in every way.

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