He regarded abuse suffered for Christ<n id="1" /> to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for his eyes were fixed on<n id="2" /> the reward.

Greetings to all your leaders and all the saints. Those from Italy send you greetings.

By faith, even though Sarah herself was barren and he was too old,<n id="1" /> he received the ability to procreate,<n id="2" /> because he regarded the one who had given the promise to be trustworthy.

Remember your leaders, who spoke God&#8217;s message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.

How much greater punishment do you think that person deserves who has contempt for<n id="1" /> the Son of God, and profanes<n id="2" /> the blood of the covenant that made him holy,<n id="3" /> and insults the Spirit of grace?

<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.