Hebrews 13:17-25

New International Version

¹⁷ Have confidence in your leaders^(A) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you^(B) 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.^(C) We are sure that we have a clear conscience^(D) and desire to live honorably in every way. ¹⁹ I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.^(E)

Benediction and Final Greetings

²⁰ Now may the God of peace,^(F) who through the blood of the eternal covenant^(G) brought back from the dead^(H) our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,^{(I) 21} equip you with everything good for doing his will,^(J) and may he work in us^(K) what is pleasing to him,^(L) through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(M)

²² Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly.^(N)

²³ I want you to know that our brother Timothy^(O) has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.

²⁴ Greet all your leaders^(P) and all the Lord’s people. Those from Italy^(Q) send you their greetings.

²⁵ Grace be with you all.^(R)