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

17 (C)Obey those who [a]rule over you, and be submissive, for (D)they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

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18 (E)Pray for us; for we are confident that we have (F)a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 13:17 lead

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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