For I myself too am altogether sinful, and I have not yet escaped temptation, but I am still in the midst of the devices of the devil, yet I am striving to follow after righteousness, that I may have the strength at least to draw near to it, in fear of the judgment to come. Therefore, brothers and sisters, following the Attention to the Scriptures God of truth, I am reading you an exhortation to pay attention to that which is written, that you may both save yourselves and him who is the reader It is probable though not quite certain that this refers to a definite order of Readers in the Church. among you. For as a reward I beg of you that you repent with all your heart, and give to yourselves salvation and life. For if we do this we shall set a mark for all the younger, who wish to work in the cause of piety and the goodness of God.