^8 (A)he who exhorts, in exhortation; ^(B)he who gives, with liberality; ^(C)he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, ^(D)with cheerfulness.

Honor the Elders

¹⁷ Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine.

^17 (A)Obey those who ^[a]rule over you, and be submissive, for ^(B)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.

²⁴ Greet all those who ^[a]rule over you, and all the saints. Those from Italy greet you.