Hebrews 13:17-25

17Obey your leaders and submit to them, since they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account, so that they can do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

18Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honorably in everything.

19And I urge you all the more to pray that I may be restored to you very soon.

20Now may the God of peace, who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus — the great Shepherd of the sheep  — through the blood of the everlasting covenant,

21equip you with everything good to do his will, working in us what is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

22Brothers and sisters, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

23Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon enough, he will be with me when I see you.

24Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who are from Italy send you greetings.

25Grace be with you all.