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For a greatdoorandeffectual is opened unto me,and there are manyadversaries.
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NowifTimotheuscome, seethat he may bewithyou without fear:for he worketh the work of the Lord,asIalso do.
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Letnomanthereforedespisehim:butconducthimforthinpeace,that he may comeuntome:for I look forhimwith the brethren.
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Astouching our brotherApollos,Igreatlydesiredhimtocomeuntoyouwith the brethren:but his willwasnot at alltocome at this time; but he will comewhen he shall have convenient time.
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Watch ye, stand fastin the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
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Ibeseechyou,brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas,that it is the firstfruits of Achaia,and that they have addictedthemselvesto the ministry of the saints,)
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Thatye submit yourselves unto such,and to every one that helpeth with us, andlaboureth.
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I am gladof the coming of StephanasandFortunatusandAchaicus: for that which was lacking on your partthey have supplied.
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For they have refreshedmyspiritandyours:therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
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The churches of Asiasaluteyou.AquilaandPriscillasaluteyoumuchin the Lord,with the church that is intheirhouse.
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All the brethrengreetyou. Greet ye one anotherwith an holykiss.
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Mylove be withyouallinChristJesus.Amen. [The first epistle to the Corinthians was writtenfromPhilippibyStephanasandFortunatusandAchaicusandTimotheus.]