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The Book of Hebrews, Chapter 13, Verse 16

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But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
King James Version
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you.
American Standard Version
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit [to them] : for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this [were] unprofitable for you.
New English Translation
Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.
World English Bible
But don't forget to be doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
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Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
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But I beseech [you] the rather to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner.
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Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
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Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
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Know ye that [our] brother Timothy is set at liberty; with whom, if he come shortly, I will see you.
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Salute all them that have the rule over you, and all the saints. They of Italy salute you.
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Grace [be] with you all. Amen.
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James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
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My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;