Chapter 11. An exhortation to fear God, etc

Chapter 12

1The last times have come upon us. Let us therefore be of a reverent spirit, and fear the long-suffering of God , that it tend not to our condemnation. For let us either stand in awe of the wrath to come, or show regard for the grace which is at present displayed — one of two things. Only [in one way or another] let us be found in Christ Jesus unto the true life. Apart from Him, let nothing attract you, for whom I bear about these bonds, these spiritual jewels, by which may I arise through your prayers , of which I entreat I may always be a partaker, that I may be found in the lot of the Christians of Ephesus , who have always been of the same mind with the apostles through the power of Jesus Christ .