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15 Through Him, then, let us continually lay on the altar a sacrifice of praise to God, namely, the utterance of lips that give thanks to His Name. 16 And do not forget to be kind and liberal; for with sacrifices of that sort God is greatly pleased. 17 Obey your leaders and be submissive to them. For they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will have to give account; that they may do this with joy and not with lamentation. For that would be of no advantage to you. 18 Keep on praying for us; for we are sure that we have clear consciences, and we desire to live nobly in every respect. 19 I specially urge this upon you in order that I may be the more speedily restored to you. 20 Now may God who gives peace, and brought Jesus, our Lord, up again from among the dead--even Him who, by virtue of the blood of the eternal Covenant, is the great Shepherd of the sheep-- 21 fully equip you with every grace that you may need for the doing of His will, producing in us that which will truly please Him through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory to the Ages of the Ages! Amen. 22 Bear with me, brethren, when I thus exhort you; for, in fact, it is but a short letter that I have written to you. 23 You will rejoice to hear that our brother Timothy has been set at liberty. If he comes soon, I will see you with him. 24 Greet all your leaders and all God's people. The brethren from Italy send you greetings. 25 Grace be with you all! Amen. Hebrews 13:15-25, Weymouth New Testament. Public domain.
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