8 or he that exhorts, [let him be] at his exhortation;+ he that distributes, [let him do it] with liberality;+ he that presides,*+ [let him do it] in real earnest; he that shows mercy,+ [let him do it] with cheerfulness.

10 According to the undeserved kindness+ of God that was given to me, as a wise director of works I laid a foundation,+ but someone else is building on it. But let each one keep watching how he is building on it.+

17 Be obedient to those who are taking the lead among YOU*+ and be submissive,*+ for they are keeping watch over YOUR souls as those who will render an account;+ that they may do this with joy and not with sighing, for this would be damaging to YOU.+