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15 Therefore, by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God (that is, the fruit of the lips which confess His Name).

16 Do not forget to do good and to share. For God is pleased with such sacrifices.

17 Obey your leaders and submit. For they watch over your souls, as those who must give an account. So that they may do so with joy and not with grief. For that is unprofitable for you.

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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.

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