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1 Let ahavat achim (brotherly love) continue. 2 Do not neglect hachnosas orchim (hospitality), for by this some without having da'as of it, have entertained malachim. 3 Have zikaron of the prisoners in the beis hasohar, as if having been bound with sharsherot (chains) with them; and those being tortured as though you were also. 4 Let the marriage Chuppah have respect in the eyes of all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for those guilty of gilui arayot (sexual immorality) and no'afim (adulterers), Hashem will judge. 5 Fier zich (comport oneself) in your derech free of chamdanut (covetousness), being content with what you have, for He Himself has said, LO ARPECHA V'LO E'EZVECHA (" I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you" DEVARIM 31:6,8; YEHOSHUA 1:5), 6 So that we say with bitachon, HASHEM LI my helper, LO IRA MAH YA'ASEH LI ADAM (" The L-rd is my helper, I will not be afraid. What shall man do to me?" --TEHILLIM 118:6)?

7 Remember your manhigim and be machshiv (respect) and mechabed (honor) those who spoke to you the dvar Hashem; and considering the toitzaa (outcome) of their derech, imitate their Emunah. 8 Yehoshua/Yeshua [Zech 6:11-12; Ezra 3:8]--Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach, the same etmol, hayom, ul'Olamim. 9 Do not be carried away by various torot zarot; for it is tov for the lev to be given chizzuk by the Chen v'Chesed Hashem, not by okhel through which those who were thus occupied were not benefited. 10 We have a Mizbe'ach from which those who serve the Mishkan have no right to eat. 11 For the zevakhim whose dahm is brought into the Kodesh HaKodashim by the Kohen Gadol as a Kapparat HaChet are burned outside the makhaneh (camp). 12 Therefore, Yehoshua/Yeshua [Zech 6:11-12; Ezra 3:8] also, that he might make the Am Brit kadoshim through his own dahm, suffered outside the sha'ar. 13 So then, let us go out to him outside the makhaneh, bearing the reproach of Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach. 14 For we do not have here a lasting Ir HaKodesh, but we seek one to come. 15 By him, therefore, let us offer up a zevach todah to Hashem continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving hodayah (thanksgiving) to SHMO (" HIS NAME" ZECHARIAH 6:11-12; 3:8). 16 But do not drift away from ma'asim tovim and sharing; for with such zevakhim Hashem is well pleased.

17 Obey your manhigim and submit to them; for they are being shomer over your neshamot, as those who have achraius (answerability, accountability) [to Hashem]. Let them do so with simcha and not with agmat nefesh, for that would not be profitable for you. 18 Daven tefillos for us, for we are persuaded that we have a clear matzpun (conscience) in everything, wishing to conduct ourselves commendably in all things. 19 And I urge you all the more to do this, that I may be restored to you more quickly

. 20 Now the Elohei Hashalom, who brought up in the Techiyas HaMoshiach, HaRo'eh HaTzon HaGadol, through the Dahm Brit Olam, even Adoneinu, 21 May He equip you with every ma'aseh tov in order to do His ratzon, working in us that which is well pleasing in His sight through Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach Yehoshua/Yeshua [Zech 6:11-12; Ezra 3:8], to whom be kavod l'Olemei Olamim. Omein. 22 Now I urge you, Achim b'Moshiach, bear with this dvar hachizzuk, for indeed an iggeret I have written you bekitzur (briefly, concisely). 23 Have da'as that our Ach b'Moshiach Timotiyos has been released, with whom if he comes shortly, I will see you. 24 Shalom greetings to all your manhigim and all the kadoshim. The ones from Italy send shalom greetings to you.

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LET LOVE for your fellow believers continue andbe a fixed practice with you [never let it fail]

. 2 Do not forget orneglect orrefuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood–being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for through it some have entertained angels without knowing it. [Gen. 18:1-8; 19:1-3.] 3 Remember those who are in prison as if you were their fellow prisoner, and those who are ill-treated, since you also are liable to bodily sufferings.

4 Let marriage be held in honor (esteemed worthy, precious, of great price, and especially dear) in all things. And thus let the marriage bed be undefiled (kept undishonored); for God will judge andpunish the unchaste [all guilty of sexual vice] and adulterous. 5 Let your character ormoral disposition be free from love of money [including greed, avarice, lust, and craving for earthly possessions] and be satisfied with your present [circumstances and with what you have]; for He [God] Himself has said, I will not in any way fail you norgive you up norleave you without support. [I will] not, [I will] not, [I will] not in any degree leave you helpless norforsake norlet [you] down (relax My hold on you)! [Assuredly not!] [Josh. 1:5.] 6 So we take comfort andare encouraged andconfidently andboldly say, The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm [I will not fear or dread or be terrified]. What can man do to me? [Ps. 27:1;118:6.] 7 Remember your leaders andsuperiors in authority [for it was they] who brought to you the Word of God. Observe attentively andconsider their manner of living (the outcome of their well-spent lives) and imitate their faith (their conviction that God exists and is the Creator and Ruler of all things, the Provider and Bestower of eternal salvation through Christ, and their leaning of the entire human personality on God in absolute trust and confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness). 8 Jesus Christ (the Messiah) is [always] the same, yesterday, today, [yes] and forever (to the ages). 9 Do not be carried about by different andvaried and alien teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established andennobled andstrengthened by means of grace (God's favor and spiritual blessing) and not [to be devoted to] foods [rules of diet and ritualistic meals], which bring no [spiritual] benefit orprofit to those who observe them. 10 We have an altar from which those who serve andworship in the tabernacle have no right to eat. 11 For when the blood of animals is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin, the victims' bodies are burned outside the limits of the camp. [Lev. 16:27.] 12 Therefore Jesus also suffered anddied outside the [city's] gate in order that He might purify andconsecrate the people through [the shedding of] His own blood andset them apart as holy [for God]. 13 Let us then go forth [f

14 For here we have no permanent city, but we are looking for the one which is to come. 15 Through Him, therefore, let us constantly andat all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge andconfess andglorify His name. [Lev. 7:12; Isa. 57:19; Hos. 14:2.] 16 Do not forget orneglect to do kindness andgood, to be generous anddistribute andcontribute to the needy [of the church as embodiment and proof of fellowship], for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. 17 Obey your spiritual leaders and submit to them [continually recognizing their authority over you], for they are constantly keeping watch over your souls andguarding your spiritual welfare, as men who will have to render an account [of their trust]. [Do your part to] let them do this with gladness and not with sighing andgroaning, for that would not be profitable to you [either]. 18 Keep praying for us, for we are convinced that we have a good (clear) conscience, that we want to walk uprightly andlive a noble life, acting honorably andin complete honesty in all things. 19 And I beg of you [to pray for us] the more earnestly, in order that I may be restored to you the sooner. 20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament), [Isa. 55:3; 63:11; Ezek. 37:26; Zech. 9:11.] 21 Strengthen (complete, perfect) andmake you what you ought to be andequip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you andaccomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages). Amen (so be it). 22 I call on you, brethren, to listen patiently andbear with this message of exhortation andadmonition andencouragement, for I have written to you briefly.

23 Notice that our brother Timothy has been released [from prison]. If he comes here soon, I will see you along with him. 24 Give our greetings to all of your spiritual leaders and to all of the saints (God's consecrated believers). The Italian Christians send you their greetings [also]. 25 Grace (God's favor and spiritual blessing) be with you all. Amen (so be it). 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 19