For in fact you shared the sufferings of those in prison,<n id="1" /> and you accepted the confiscation of your belongings with joy, because you knew that you certainly<n id="2" /> had a better and lasting possession.

Now all discipline seems painful at the time, not joyful.<n id="1" /> But later it produces the fruit of peace and righteousness<n id="2" /> for those trained by it.

keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and <i>has taken his seat at the right hand of the thronei> of God.<n id="1" />

<p class="bodytext">Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work.<n id="1" /> Let them do this<n id="2" /> with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.