It is good, then, having learned the ordinances of the Lord, as many as are written, to walk in them. For he who does these things shall be glorified in the kingdom of God; he who chooses those other things shall perish together with his works. For this reason there is a resurrection, for this reason a recompense.
I beseech those who are in high positions: if you will receive any counsel of my good intention, you have among yourselves those toward whom you may do good; do not fail.
And if there is any remembrance of good, remember me, meditating on these things, that both my desire and my watchfulness may issue in some good. I beseech you, asking it as a favor.
While the good vessel is still with you, fail in nothing toward yourselves, but continually seek out these things and fulfill every commandment; for they are worthy.
Therefore I was the more eager to write of what I was able, to gladden you. Be saved, children of love and of peace. The Lord of glory and of all grace be with your spirit. The Epistle of Barnabas.