So Naomi returned, accompanied by her Moabite daughter-in-law Ruth, who came back with her from the region of Moab. (Now they arrived in Bethlehem at the beginning of the barley harvest.)

Wake up! Wake up! Clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your beautiful clothes, O Jerusalem, holy city! For uncircumcised and unclean pagans will no longer invade you.

even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

But as for the seed that landed on good soil, these are the ones who, after hearing the word, cling to it with an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with steadfast endurance.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.