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16 Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

17 Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.

18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

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16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others,(A) for with such sacrifices(B) God is pleased.

17 Have confidence in your leaders(C) and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you(D) 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.(E) We are sure that we have a clear conscience(F) and desire to live honorably in every way.

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