16. But to do good and to share forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
17. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
18. Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
19. But I beseech you rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
20. Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
21. Make you complete in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
22. And I beseech you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
23. Know that our brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he comes shortly, I will see you.
24. Greet all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy greet you.
25. Grace be with you all. Amen.