Our sacrifice is to keep offering praise to God in the name of Jesus. But don't forget to help others and to share your possessions with them. This too is like offering a sacrifice that pleases God.
Obey your leaders and do what they say. They are watching over you, and they must answer to God. So don't make them sad as they do their work. Make them happy. Otherwise, they won't be able to help you at all.
Pray for us. Our consciences are clear, and we always try to live right. I especially want you to pray that I can visit you again soon.
Final Prayers and Greetings
God gives peace, and he raised our Lord Jesus Christ from death. Now Jesus is like a Great Shepherd whose blood was used to make God's eternal agreement with his flock. I pray that God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever! Amen.
My friends, I have written only a short letter to encourage you, and I beg you to pay close attention to what I have said.
By now you surely must know that our friend Timothy is out of jail. If he gets here in time, I will bring him with me when I come to visit you.
Please give my greetings to your leaders and to the rest of the Lord's people.
His followers from Italy send you their greetings. I pray that God will be kind to all of you!