19. And especially pray that I will be able to come back to you soon.
20. Now may the God of peace—who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus,the great Shepherd of the sheep,and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood—
21. may he equip you with all you needfor doing his will.May he produce in you,through the power of Jesus Christ,every good thing that is pleasing to him.All glory to him forever and ever! Amen.
22. I urge you, dear brothers and sisters, to pay attention to what I have written in this brief exhortation.
23. I want you to know that our brother Timothy has been released from jail. If he comes here soon, I will bring him with me to see you.
24. Greet all your leaders and all the believers there. The believers from Italy send you their greetings.
25. May God’s grace be with you all.