Watchyourselves,that you do not losewhatwe have accomplished,but that you may receivea fullreward.
"Those who haveinsightwill shinebrightlylike the brightnessof the expanseof heaven,and those who leadthe manyto righteousness,like the starsforeverand ever.
And Jesusansweredand saidto them, "Seeto it that noonemisleadsyou.
"But take heed;behold,I have toldyou everythingin advance.
"But be on your guard;for they will deliveryou to [the] courts,and you will be floggedin [the] synagogues,and you will standbeforegovernorsand kingsfor My sake,as a testimonyto them.
"And he saidto him also,'And you are to be overfivecities.'
And He said,"Seeto it that you are not misled;for manywill comein My name,saying,I am[He],' and, 'The timeis near.'Do not goafterthem.
"Alreadyhe who reapsis receivingwagesand is gatheringfruitfor lifeeternal;sothat he who sowsand he who reapsmay rejoicetogether.
and lastof all,as to one untimely born,He appearedto me also.
Ifany man'sworkwhichhe has builton it remains,he will receivea reward.
Nowhe who plantsand he who watersare one;but eachwill receivehis ownrewardaccordingto his ownlabor.
Did you sufferso many thingsin vain--ifindeedit was in vain?
I fearfor you, that perhapsI have laboredoveryou in vain.
however,let us keep livingby that same[standard] to whichwe have attained.
But rememberthe formerdays,when,after being enlightened,you endureda greatconflictof sufferings,
Therefore,do not throw awayyour confidence,whichhasa greatreward.
Seeto it that noonecomes shortof the graceof God;that norootof bitternessspringingup causes trouble,and by it manybe defiled;
I am comingquickly;hold fastwhatyou have,sothat no onewill takeyour crown.
