20. Now may the God of peace who by the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead the great shepherd of the sheep, our Lord Jesus Christ,
21. equip you with every good thing to do his will, working in us what is pleasing before him through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever. Amen.
22. Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.
23. You should know that our brother Timothy has been released. If he comes soon, he will be with me when I see you.