16. But do not be willing to forget good works and fellowship. For God is deserving of such sacrifices.
17. Obey your leaders and be subject to them. For they watch over you, as if to render an account of your souls. So then, may they do this with joy, and not with grief. Otherwise, it would not be as helpful to you.
18. Pray for us. For we trust that we have a good conscience, being willing to conduct ourselves well in all things.
19. And I beg you, all the more, to do this, so that I may be quickly returned to you.
20. Then may the God of peace, who led back from the dead that great Pastor of sheep, our Lord Jesus Christ, with the blood of the eternal testament,
21. equip you with all goodness, so that you may do his will. May he accomplish in you whatever is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom is glory forever and ever. Amen.
22. And I beg you, brothers, that you may permit this word of consolation, especially since I have written to you with few words.
23. Know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he arrives soon, then I will see you with him.
24. Greet all your leaders and all the saints. The brothers from Italy greet you.
25. Grace be with you all. Amen.