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12 Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to come to you with the brethren, but he was quite unwilling to come at this time; however, he will come when he has a convenient time.
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Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was quite unwilling to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
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Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
14 Let all that you do be done with love.
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Do everything in love.
15 I urge you, brethren--you know the household of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the ministry of the saints--
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You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters,
16 that you also submit to such, and to everyone who works and labors with us.
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to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it.
17 I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.
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I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
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For they refreshed my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.
19 The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you heartily in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
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The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.
20 All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
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All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
21 The salutation with my own hand--Paul's.
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I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
22 If anyone does not love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. O Lord, come!
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If anyone does not love the Lord, let that person be cursed! Come, Lord !
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