9. Don't be fooled by any kind of strange teachings. It is better to receive strength from God's undeserved kindness than to depend on certain foods. After all, these foods don't really help the people who eat them.
10. But we have an altar where even the priests who serve in the place of worship have no right to eat.
11. After the high priest offers the blood of animals as a sin offering, the bodies of those animals are burnt outside the camp.
12. Jesus himself suffered outside the city gate, so that his blood would make people holy.
13. That's why we should go outside the camp to Jesus and share in his disgrace.
14. On this earth we don't have a city that lasts for ever, but we are waiting for such a city.
15. Our sacrifice is to keep offering praise to God in the name of Jesus.
16. But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.
17. Obey your leaders and do what they say. They are watching over you, and they must answer to God. So don't make them sad as they do their work. Make them happy. Otherwise, they won't be able to help you at all.
18. Pray for us. Our consciences are clear, and we always try to live right.
19. I especially want you to pray that I can visit you again soon.