He has also made us competent as ministers of a New Agreement [i.e., between Himself and mankind]. It is not [an agreement] based [merely] on a written document [i.e., such as the law of Moses], but on the Holy Spirit, for the written document brings [spiritual] death [See Rom. 8:2], but the Holy Spirit brings [never ending] life.

Jesus said to them again, "May there be peace in your hearts. Just as the Father has sent me, so I am sending you."

I will rescue you from the [Jewish] people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them,

for which I am an ambassador in prison. [And pray] that I may be able to proclaim the Gospel boldly, as I ought to.

As

Since we [apostles] know [what it means] to revere the Lord, we try to persuade people [i.e., to accept the Gospel, or to acknowledge our integrity]. But we are [already] known to God, and I hope that you also know us in your hearts [i.e., to have integrity].

As workers together with God we urge you also, who have received God's unearned favor, do not allow it to be for nothing,

In

The person who listens to you, [actually] listens to me. And the person who rejects you, [actually] rejects me. And the person who rejects me, [actually] rejects Him who sent me [i.e., God]."

For I am not aware of anything [wrong] against myself, but that does not make me right. But the One who judges me is the Lord.

So, the person who rejects [this exhortation] is not [merely] rejecting what man says but God [Himself], who gives His Holy Spirit to you.

Be

Then the master said to the slave, 'Go out into the roads and along the brushy trails and urge people to attend [the supper] so that my house will be full [of guests].'

General references

And whatever house you enter, first say, 'Let peace be upon this household.'

Just as you have sent me into the world, so I have sent [i.e., will send] them into the world.