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¹ Let brotherly love continue.[xr] ² Stop neglecting to show hospitality to strangers, for by showing hospitality[fn] some have had angels as their guests without being aware of it.[xr] ³ Continue to remember those in prison as if you were in prison with them, as well as those who are mistreated, since they also are only mortal.[fn][xr] ⁴ Let marriage be kept honorable in every way, and the marriage bed undefiled. For God will judge those who commit sexual sins, especially those who commit adultery.[xr] ⁵ Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for God[fn] has said, "I will never leave you or abandon you."[fn][xr] ⁶ Hence we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can anyone do to me?"[fn][xr] ⁷ Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God's word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith.[xr] ⁸ Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today - and forever![xr] ⁹ Stop being[fn] carried away by all kinds of unusual teachings, for it is good that the heart be strengthened by grace, not by food laws[fn] that have never helped those who follow them.[xr] ¹⁰ We have an altar, and those who serve in the tabernacle have no right to eat at it.[xr] ¹¹ For the bodies of animals, whose blood is taken into the sanctuary by the high priest as an offering for sin, are burned outside the camp.[xr] ¹² That is why Jesus, in order to sanctify the people by his own blood, also suffered outside the city gate.[xr] ¹³ Therefore go to him outside the camp and endure the insults he endured.[xr] ¹⁴ For here we have no permanent city but are looking for the one that is coming.[xr] ¹⁵ Therefore, through him let us always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.[xr] ¹⁶ Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.[xr] ¹⁷ Continue to obey your leaders and to be submissive to them, for they watch over your souls as men who will have to give a word of explanation. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for that would be harmful to you.[xr]

¹⁸ Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.[xr] ¹⁹ I especially ask you to do this so that I may be brought back to you sooner. ²⁰ Now may the God of peace, who by the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the Great Shepherd of the sheep,[xr] ²¹ equip you with everything good[fn] to do his will, accomplishing in us[fn] what pleases him through Jesus Christ. To him be glory forever and ever![fn] Amen.[xr] ²² I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message,[fn] for I have written you a short letter.[fn][xr] ²³ You should know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you.[xr] ²⁴ Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who are from Italy greet you.[xr] ²⁵ May grace be with all of you![fn][xr]