By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise always to God, that is to say, the fruit of lips confessing to his name. 16And do not forget to do good and to impart: for by such sacrifices God's favour is obtained. 17Obey your prelates and be subject to them. For they watch as being to render an account of your souls: that they may do this with joy and not with grief. For this is not expedient for you.