Hebrews 13:14-25

14We don’t have a permanent city here on earth, but we are looking for the city that we will have in the future.

15Through Jesus we should always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, words that acknowledge him.

16Don’t forget to do good things for others and to share what you have with them. These are the kinds of sacrifices that please God.

17Obey your leaders, and accept their authority. They take care of you because they are responsible for you. Obey them so that they may do this work joyfully and not complain about you. (Causing them to complain would not be to your advantage.)

18Pray for us. We are sure that our consciences are clear because we want to live honorably in every way.

19I especially ask for your prayers so that I may come back to you soon.

20The God of peace brought the great shepherd of the sheep, our Lord Jesus, back to life through the blood of an eternal promise.

21May this God of peace prepare you to do every good thing he wants. May he work in us through Jesus Christ to do what is pleasing to him. Glory belongs to Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

22I urge you, brothers and sisters, to listen patiently to my encouraging words. I have written you a short letter.

23You know that Timothy, our brother, has been freed. If he comes here soon, both of us will visit you.

24Greet all your leaders and all God’s holy people. Those who are with us from Italy greet you.

25May God’s good will  be with all of you!