¹⁵ Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice^(A) of praise—the fruit of lips^(B) that openly profess his name. ¹⁶ And do not forget to do good and to share with others,^(C) for with such sacrifices^(D) God is pleased.

¹⁷ Have confidence in your leaders^(E) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you^(F) 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.