It is therefore right that he who has learned the ordinances of the Lord, even as many as have been written beforehand, should walk in them. For he who doeth these things shall be glorified in the Kingdom of God, but he who hath chosen the contrary things shall perish together with his works. On this account is the resurrection; on this account is the retribution.
I ask those who are of high estate among you, if ye will receive any friendly advice from me, to keep among you those to whom you may do good and desert them not. Abandon not that which is good.
for the day is at hand in which everything shall perish together with the evil one; for the Lord is nigh at hand, and his reward is with him.
And yet once more do I ask you, be ye good law-givers. Abide faithful counsellors of one another; take out of the midst of you all hypocrisy,
and may God, who ruleth the whole world, give you wisdom, understanding, science, knowledge of his ordinances, and patience.
And be ye taught of God, inquiring what the Lord seeketh of you, and so work that ye may be found saved in the day of judgment.
But if there is any memory of that which is good, remember me while ye practise these things, that both your desire and your watching may turn unto some good.
I beseech you this, asking it as a favour. So long as the good vessel is with you, fail not in any of these things, but seek them out without ceasing, and fulfil all the commandments, for these things are worthy.
Therefore I have been the more anxious to write unto you, so far as I was able, to the end that I might make you glad. Farewell, children of love and peace; the God of glory and of all grace be with your spirit. Amen.