For in this earthly house we groan, because we desire to put on our heavenly dwelling,

Then he looked up to heaven and said with a sigh, “Ephphatha” (that is, “Be opened”).

Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be judged. See, the judge stands before the gates!

Not only this, but we ourselves also, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we eagerly await our adoption, the redemption of our bodies.

For we groan while we are in this tent, since we are weighed down, because we do not want to be unclothed, but clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life.

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.