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1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchreae,
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I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae.
2 so that you may welcome her in the Lord as is fitting for the saints, and help her in whatever she may require from you, for she has been a benefactor of many and of myself as well.
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I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me.
3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, who work with me in Christ Jesus,
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Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus.
4 and who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
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They risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.
5 Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert in Asia for Christ.
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Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my dear friend Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.
6 Greet Mary, who has worked very hard among you.
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Greet Mary, who worked very hard for you.
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