16 Do not neglect to do good and (A)to share what you have, for such (B)sacrifices are pleasing to God.

17 Obey (C)your leaders and submit to them, (D)for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to (E)give an account. (F)Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

18 (G)Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.

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