18. Pray for us. We feel sure we have done what is right. We long to live as we should in every way.
19. I beg you to pray that I may return to you soon.
20. Our Lord Jesus is the great Shepherd of the sheep. The God who gives peace brought him back from the dead. He did it because of the blood of the eternal covenant. May God
21. supply you with everything good. Then you can do what he wants. May he do in us what is pleasing to him. We can do it only with the help of Jesus Christ. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.
22. Brothers and sisters, I beg you to accept my word. It tells you to be faithful. I have written you only a short letter.
23. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been set free. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
24. Greet all of your leaders. Greet all of God's people. The believers from Italy send you their greetings.